Kia EV3 Long Range vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €41390, compared to the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…), which starts at €47840.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea Czech Republic, India, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €41390 €47840
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €37390
GCC Score 6.6 6.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…).

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Range (EPA) 501 km 420 km
Range (WLTP) 600 km 514 km
Range (GCC) 493 km 415 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 81.4 kWh 68.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 78 kWh 65.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.32 km/kWh 6.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.8 7.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 5.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 283 Nm 255 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.5

Dimensions

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) and Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Length 4300 mm 4355 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2100 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1825 mm
Height 1560 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase 2680 mm 2660 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…).

Property Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1950 kg 1798 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 466 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1250 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 25 l 27 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6 6.2
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