Kia EV3 vs Subaru Trailseeker
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA). The Subaru Trailseeker leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
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
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
69/100#43 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $10,105
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+47 mi· 17%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 42%
- Cargo space- best on this row+15.1 cu ft· 93%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s faster· 40%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1 kWh/100 mi faster· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | version: Touring Leather | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Touring Leather | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Touring Leather | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3Subaru Trailseeker
Range
9176Charging
4743Performance
5093Practicality
6789
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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 Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 47 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Which is quicker?
Subaru TrailseekerTrailseeker
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Ahead by
- $10,105
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 22 sources
Every source link (77)
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