Kia EV4 vs Volkswagen ID.3

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Kia EV4

EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh (MY27)

£30,995 · 224 mi

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Volkswagen ID.3

ID.3 Neo 125 kW - 50 kWh (MY27)

£31,580 · 196 mi

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Our verdict

The Kia EV4 and Volkswagen ID.3 are both electric hatchbacks in the medium car class. The Kia EV4 starts at £30,995 in the UK and the Volkswagen ID.3 at £31,580, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The EV4 goes further, with about 224 miles of real-world range against 196 for the ID.3. On top of that, it uses less energy (4.1 mi/kWh against 3.9 mi/kWh), has the bigger boot (435 litres against 383), is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 7.4 s against 8.6 s and has the longer warranty (7 years against 3).

The ID.3 charges faster on a rapid charger (90 kW against 80 kW on average, 10–80%).

There's little between them on price.

Choose the Kia EV4 if you want the longest range and lower running costs and the Volkswagen ID.3 if you want quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Kia EV4Volkswagen ID.3

Price

Price new: £30,995 (best)on sale now; £31,580on sale now
Used from (estimated): –too new; –too new
Price per mile of range: £139 (best); £161

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 224 mi (best)360 km, estimate; 196 mi315 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): –; –
Efficiency: 4.1 mi/kWh (best)153 Wh/km, estimate; 3.9 mi/kWh159 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 239 mi (best)385 km; 213 mi343 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 80 kW10–80% average; 90 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW (best); 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): Yes; Yes
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): Yes; Yes

Battery

Usable battery: 55 kWh (best)estimate; 50 kWh
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: Hatchback; Hatchback
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Front-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 7.4 s (best)0–100 km/h; 8.6 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,811 kg; 1,885 kg

Size

Length: 4.43 m14 ft 6 in; 4.27 m14 ft
Width (without mirrors): 1.86 m6 ft 1 in; 1.81 m5 ft 11 in
Width with mirrors: 2.08 m6 ft 10 in; 2.07 m6 ft 9 in
Height: 1.49 m4 ft 10 in; 1.56 m5 ft 1 in
Wheelbase: 2.82 m9 ft 3 in; 2.77 m9 ft 1 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 435 litres (best); 383 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 500 kg (best); Not approved
Max payload: 534 kg (best)people and luggage; 500 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: 4 stars; –not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 7 years (best)100,000 miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2026 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.