Kia EV3 vs Polestar 5
The Polestar 5 leads on 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
71/100#34 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
71/100#87 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3Polestar 5Polestar 5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+200 kW· 133%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row4.5 s quicker· 58%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.3 cu ft· 26%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row4.2 s faster· 58%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Polestar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Polestar 5
Range
91- Different test cycles - not compared.87Charging
4764Performance
50100Practicality
6753
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
Polestar 5
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Kia EV3
- Polestar 5
- 22 min
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Kia EV3
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 200 kW
Which is quicker?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Polestar 5
- 3.2 s
- Ahead by
- 4.5 s
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
Every source link (66)
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