Kia EV4 Hatchback vs Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| KiaEV4 Hatchback | VolkswagenID.3 Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | August 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 201 bhp | 168–228 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.5–7.9 s | – |
| Top speed | 105 mph | – |
| Engine or motors | Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp) | Rear APP-series electric motor, 170 PS (125 kW), 190 PS (140 kW) or 231 PS (170 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 283 Nm | – |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 273–388 miles | 390 miles (better) |
| Battery | – | 50–79 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 128 kW | 105–183 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 273 miles (Air 58.3 kWh), 388 miles (Air or Motion 81.4 kWh) or 362 miles (GT-Line and GT-Line S 81.4 kWh). | WLTP combined range across the UK line-up is 258–390 miles; up to 390 miles with the 79 kWh battery |
| Charging | Kia states battery capacities of 58.3 and 81.4 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 128 kW DC; 10–80% in 29 or 31 minutes respectively. Kia quotes 10–100% AC charging in 5 h 20 min or 7 h 15 min. | Up to 105 kW DC (50 and 58 kWh) or 183 kW (79 kWh); 10–80% in as little as 26 minutes |
| CO2 emissions | – | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 435 litres (better) | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,811 kg | – |
| Boot | 435 litres with rear seats up | 385 litres; 1,267 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 500 kg braked with 58.3 kWh battery; 1,000 kg with 81.4 kWh battery | – |
| Size | 4,430 mm long (Air/Motion) or 4,450 mm (GT-Line/GT-Line S), 1,860 mm wide, 1,485 mm high; 10.86 m turning circle | 4,287 mm long |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 5.3-inch climate screen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 12.9-inch Innovision touchscreen with navigation and IDA voice assistant; 10.25-inch driver display; wireless phone charging and App-Connect |
| Driver assistance | Forward collision avoidance, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, lane keeping, smart cruise control and blind-spot collision avoidance | Adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and rear-view camera standard; Connected Travel Assist with traffic light recognition and Park Assist Pro on Style Launch Edition |
| Warranty | Seven years or 100,000 miles | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
