Kia EV3 vs Subaru Solterra
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Subaru Solterra leads on 10–80% charge.
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
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
66/100#53 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $8,605
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+33 mi· 11%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.6 cu ft· 4%
- Power- best on this row+24 kW· 16%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 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 | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Subaru Solterra
Range
9179Charging
4746Performance
50no dataPracticality
6765
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 33 mi
Which charges faster?
Subaru SolterraSolterra
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Subaru Solterra
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Solterra
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- $8,605
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
Every source link (102)
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