Kia EV5 vs Subaru Solterra
The Kia EV5 leads on cargo space. The Subaru Solterra leads on power.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
61/100#140 of 281 · 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
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV5Kia EV5SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Rangeversion: Long Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.4 cu ft· 28%
- Power- best on this row+14 kW· 9%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: FWD | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| 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 not named | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Subaru Solterra
Range
83- Different test cycles - not compared.79Charging
2646Performance
41no dataPracticality
8065
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV5
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checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date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?
Range
- Kia EV5
- WLTPversion: Long Range
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Solterra
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Subaru Solterra
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV5
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia EV5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 38 sources
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