Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh
- 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 58.3 kWh
- 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 58.3 kWh | 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW | |
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| Trim | GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh | FWD 58.3 kWh | 85 kW |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 48,690 (DE, Aug 2026) | EUR 35,990 (DE, Aug 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Aurora Black Pearl Frost Blue Snow White Pearl Terracotta Clear White Ivory Silver Metallic Ivory Silver Matte Slate Gray Aventurine Green | Aurora Black Pearl Frost Blue Snow White Pearl Terracotta Clear White Ivory Silver Metallic Ivory Silver Matte Slate Gray Aventurine Green | Python Yellow Candy White Tornado Red Grenadil Black Magnetic Tech Dolomit Silver Celestial Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Gray | Black Gray | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.7 in 4310 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm | 159.6 in 4053 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1850 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm | 71.5 in 1816 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 60.2 in 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm | - |
| Rear track | 63.3 in 1607 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 32.1 in 815 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | 29.5 in 750 mm |
| Rear overhang | 32.1 in 815 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm | 27.7 in 703 mm |
| Clearance | 5.8 in 147 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 37.6 in 955 mm | 37.5 in 952 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1060 mm | 41.7 in 1060 mm | 22.8 in 579 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm | 24.5 in 622 mm |
| Trunk volume | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1249.0 l 44.11 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3456.85 lb 1568 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | - |
| Roof load | 176.37 lb 80 kg | 176.37 lb 80 kg | - |
| Payload | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | 1102.31 lb 500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1102.31 lb 500 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.263 Cd | 0.263 Cd | 0.264 Cd |
| Additional information | Volumes shown according to VDA standards | Volumes shown according to VDA standards | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | Volkswagen Group Components |
| Model | - | - | APP290 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 400 V | 400 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | Eco Normal Sport My Drive | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 7.50 s | 11.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 458.0 mi / 737.0 km WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 362.9 mi / 584.0 km WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 195.7 mi / 315.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.66 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.55 | 11.55 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent 4-link | Independent 4-link | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | - |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 11.2 in 285 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET48 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R19 97H | 215/60R17 96H | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 37 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | - | 39 kWh |
| Battery capacity | - | 58.3 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | 158.2 Ah | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 279 | 200 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 343 V | 369 V | - |
| Weight | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | 826.73 lb 375 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.9 kW AC 11 kW DC 128 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 11 kW DC 101 kW | AC 11 kW DC 90 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 128 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 11 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | DC 101 kW, 0:29 DC 50 kW, 0:55 AC 11 kW, 5:20 AC 6.9 kW, 23:10 | DC 90 kW, 0:23 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | MEB+ platform |
| 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 58.3 kWh | 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW |