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Kia EV3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Kia EV3 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 sit in different EV segments. EV3 targets budget-focused buyers who want a compact city SUV with modern tech. Ioniq 5 targets buyers who want more space, stronger performance, and a premium feel in a mid-size crossover.
Range differs by class. EV3 offers up to about 600 km WLTP in long-range form, built for efficiency. Ioniq 5 delivers around 480 to 570 km depending on battery and drivetrain. Charging separates them more. Ioniq 5 supports 800V architecture with ultra-fast DC charging near 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes. EV3 uses a lower voltage system, so charging takes longer, though still competitive for its class.
Price reflects positioning. EV3 sits in the entry to mid EV price band, aimed at wider adoption. Ioniq 5 sits higher, closer to premium pricing. Availability favors Ioniq 5 with broader global rollout across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. EV3 is newer with phased market entry. This comparison helps you decide between affordability and compact size versus space, speed, and charging performance.
Within Kia, EV3 sits below models like the Kia EV6 and Kia EV9. Within Hyundai, Ioniq 5 aligns with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7 as part of a higher-tier EV lineup.
Kia EV3 offers strong range, lower price, and compact usability, but slower charging and less interior space limit it; Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers ultra-fast charging, spacious cabin, and higher performance, but higher cost and lower max range in some trims reduce efficiency focus.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick Kia EV3 if you want lower cost and maximum range per charge in a small footprint. Pick Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you want faster charging, more space, and stronger overall performance.
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| Price | $35,000.00 $44,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | KIA Hyundai |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Kia EV3 GT Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2024, May 23 - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 2024, May 23 - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 2026, January 9 - Kia EV3 GT 2024, March 04 |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, August - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Available to order. Released 2024, August - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q2 - Kia EV3 GT Available to order. Released 2024, July |
| Country of origin | South Korea South Korea |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 36,000 £ 33,000 - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD € 41,400 £ 36,000 - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD € 44,000 £ 40,000 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD € 51,700 £ 43,400 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD € 59,400 £ 50,900 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
58.3 kWh total - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV3 GT 63 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Battery Chemistry |
Li-Ion NCM 369V (400V type) - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Li-Ion NCM 343V (400V type) - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Li-Ion NMC 343V (400V type) - Kia EV3 GT Liquid-cooled Li-Po (800V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
257 mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 350 mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 273 mi WLTP (240 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 320 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 308 mi WLTP (280 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Energy Consumption |
254 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 251 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 277 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 293 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) |
Yes 4 levels, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 100 kW, 10-80% in 31 min - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD CCS 135 kW, 10-80% in 33 min - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD CCS 135 kW, 10-80% in 33 min - Kia EV3 GT CCS 180 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 220V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) Vehicle to load (V2L) 230V electrical outlet (3.6 KW max) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD FWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD AWD 288 hp (215 kW) - Kia EV3 GT RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD RWD 228 hp (168 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD AWD 325 hp (239 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Torque (Nm) |
283 Nm (209 lb-ft)
350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 7.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV3 GT 8.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) | 106 mph (170 km/h) 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | E-GMP E-GMP |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4300 x 1850 x 1560 mm (169.3 x 72.8 x 61.4 in) 4655 x 1890 x 1605 mm (183.3 x 74.4 x 63.2 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.263 Cd 0.288 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2680 mm (105.5 in) 3000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 1800 kg unladen, 2270 kg gross - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD EU: 1885 kg unladen, 2355 kg gross - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD EU: 1885 kg unladen, 2355 kg gross - Kia EV3 GT EU: 1965 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 2070 kg unladen, 2590 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 2175 kg unladen, 2685 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R17,R19 R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | EU: 460 l, 1251 l max EU: 527 l, 1587 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
25 l
57 l 57 l 24 l |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
EU: 300 kg unbraked, 300 kg braked - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Kia EV3 GT EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Battery thermal pre-conditioning Smart Frequency Dampers Digital Centre Mirror Digital Side Mirrors |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Front, side, rear, head airbag system 8 airbags: side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | Front radar, several cameras. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 - City, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Turning & Junction Crossing. Lane Follow Assist 2.0, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Multi-Collision Braking System, Blind-Spot View Monitor Front and corner radars, cameras. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Hands-On Detection |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity |
Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof Type |
Glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass roof, solar roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) |
12.3" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 12.3" 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes Yes, projector type |
| Additional Notes | 5.3" climate control screen |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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