Kia EV3 vs Volvo EX30
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA). The Volvo EX30 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
SUV
2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
55/100#70 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $10,455
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3EX30Volvo EX30
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+60 mi· 23%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 17%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.4 s quicker· 31%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5 cu ft· 45%
- Power- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: P5 Electric | |
| Battery (gross) | ||
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: P5 Long Range Electric | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| 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 EV3Volvo EX30
Range
9172Charging
4739Performance
5083Practicality
6744
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Single Motor Extended Range
- $40,345
- Twin Motor Performance
- $46,345
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Volvo EX30
- 261 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 60 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX30EX30
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia EV3
- Volvo EX30
- 28 min
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia EV3
- Volvo EX30
- 175 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
Volvo EX30EX30
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Volvo EX30
- 5.3 s
- Ahead by
- 2.4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Volvo EX30
- Ahead by
- $10,455
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (105)
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