Comparison between:
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Trim | Pure Performance | 81.4 kWh FWD |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 29,580 (UK, Sep 2021) EUR 34,590 (DE, Sep 2021) | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Onyx Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 181.5 in 4610 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 108.3 in 2750 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.2 in 1352 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 44.0 in 1117 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2314.85 lb 1050 kg | 2976.24 lb 1350 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 2733.73 lb 1240 kg | 3207.73 lb 1455 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1126.56 lb 511 kg |
| GVWR | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | - | 64 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| Additional information | - | i-Pedal 3.0 system |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.90 s | 8.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 448.6 mi / 722.0 km WLTP, CTY: 456.7 mi / 735.0 km WLTP, CTY: 466.0 mi / 750.0 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km WLTP, CMB: 329.3 mi / 530.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 11.72 m 38.45 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.43 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 45 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 48 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Model | LGX E78 | - |
| Type | NCM712 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 454.15 lb 206 kg | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:32 DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 AC 7.2 kW, 6:15 | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Speed limiter (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Trim levels and packages name vary from market to market and reflect on the final price. Please consult with your local dealer for an exact list of features of the trim level you're interested in. | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD |