Kia EV3 vs Volkswagen ID.4
The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA). The Volkswagen ID.4 leads on 10–80% charge 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
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
69/100#42 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV3 is cheaper by $15,205
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3ID.4Volkswagen ID.4
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+30 mi· 10%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.6 cu ft· 16%
- Power- best on this row+57 kW· 38%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: ID.4 Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| 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 | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: BLACK EDITION, Pro mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Pure Pure mit Infotainment-Paket · name as listed in German | |
| 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 EV3Volkswagen ID.4
Range
9178Charging
4747Performance
5083Practicality
6777
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Pro
- $45,095
- AWD Pro
- $48,995
- Pro S
- $50,195
- AWD Pro S
- $54,095
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV3EV3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 291 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 30 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Kia EV3
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Kia EV3
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Volkswagen ID.4
- 5.3 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV3EV3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ahead by
- $15,205
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
Every source link (125)
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