Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 81.4 kWh
- 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Excellence AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 81.4 kWh | 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Excellence AWD | |
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| Trim | FWD 81.4 kWh | Excellence AWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 41,390 (DE, Aug 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Aurora Black Pearl Frost Blue Snow White Pearl Terracotta Clear White Ivory Silver Metallic Ivory Silver Matte Slate Gray Aventurine Green | Iris Blue Obsidian Black Time Gray Atlantis Blue Ruby Red Skiing White |
| Interior colors | Black Gray | Grey Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.3 in 4300 mm | 175.4 in 4455 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1850 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.1 in 2060 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in 2680 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 63.4 in 1611 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | 35.0 in 888 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.9 in 810 mm | 33.3 in 847 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 19 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 24 ° |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in 1443 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 53.0 in 1346 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1060 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 | 1360.0 l 48.03 ft3 1.36 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 | 101.0 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg | 2546.34 lb 1155 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg | 3042.38 lb 1380 kg |
| Roof load | 176.37 lb 80 kg | - |
| Payload | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | 1168.45 lb 530 kg |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.263 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Volumes shown according to VDA standards Front track with 19" wheels - 1610 mm Rear track with 19" wheels - 1607 mm | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 400 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport My Drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Torque | - | 180 Nm 18.4 kgm 132.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
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 | 330 kW 442.5 hp 448.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 560 Nm 57.1 kgm 413.0 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.70 s | 3.90 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h with 19" wheels - 7.9 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km WLTP, CMB: 292.0 mi / 470.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 13.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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 |
| Rear suspension | Independent 4-link | Multi-link Independent |
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 | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 | 7Jx18 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H | 215/55R18 235/50R18 101V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 74.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 279 | - |
| 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 | 499.2 V |
| Weight | 1036.17 lb 470 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Heat pump |
| Additional information | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 800V system 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 |
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 11 kW DC 220 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 220 kW, 0:25 AC 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 360° view camera (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Front and rear parking radars (S) Front center airbag (S) Front sides airbags (S) 22 x safety systems and features (S) Side curtain airbags (S) 15.6" infotainment touchscreen (S) 8.8" instrument cluster (S) 8 x speakers (S) W-HUD (S) Dual-zone Automatic Air Conditioning (S) PM 2.5 filter (S) 6-way electrically adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver seat, electric lumbar support, 4 ways (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Multi-function steering wheel, vegan leather, heated (S) Panoramic sunroog (S) Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, electrically folding, heated (S) Ambient lighting (S) LED headlights, taillights, and DRLs (S) Rear fog lights (S) Vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - |
| 2025 KIA EV3 FWD 81.4 kWh | 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Excellence AWD |

