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Kia EV4 Volkswagen ID.3

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Kia EV4 Volkswagen ID.3
Model years 2025-now 2020-now
From (indicative) € 41,195 € 38,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) 78/100 76/100
Reliability n/a 64/100
Efficiency 81/100 75/100
Practicality 70/100 64/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) 625 426
Battery (kWh) 78 58
0–100 km/h (s) 7.7 7.3
Top speed (km/h) 170 160
Length (mm) 4430 4261
Width (mm) 1860 1809
Height (mm) 1485 1564
Kerb weight (kg) 1896 1815
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 135 120
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1000 n/a
Boot (l) 435 385
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 14.9 15.6
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 204 204

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia EV4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption 14.9 kWh/100km + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for C-segment EV · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV4 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data (ADAC, RDW, owner forums); EU production since Q3 2025 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV4 · Efficiency: WLTP 14.9 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV4 · Practicality: Boot 435 l + 1,000 kg towing weight vs C-segment hatchback (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV4 · Value retention: Too recent on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + owner reviews (n≈18) + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈18) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the price changes on MEB EVs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Practicality: boot 385 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + no braked towing weight manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Hatchback 81,4 kWh (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)

Kia EV4

Compact electric hatchback from Kia on the E-GMP platform in 400V architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6 or EV9). World premiere on 17 February 2025; the European hatchback has been built in Žilina, Slovakia, since August 2025, the first Kia EV built in Europe. The tested 81.4 kWh version reaches around 625 km WLTP with 78 kWh usable and 150 kW (204 hp). DC charging peaks around 135 kW, boot 435 litres (1,415 l with seats folded). 1,000 kg braked towing capacity. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · Pro facelift (2024)

Volkswagen ID.3

Electric compact five-door on the MEB platform, facelifted in 2023-2024 with new interior material and revised software. Pro version: 58 kWh net, 426 km WLTP, 204 hp, 120 kW DC charging. Boot 385 litres, no braked tow bar. WLTP consumption 15.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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