Kia EV3 Tops Auto Zeitung's Electric Crossover Comparison Test
Kia's compact electric SUV EV3 secured first place in Auto Zeitung's five-model crossover comparison, earning top scores in space, comfort, and powertrain.
- 3,039 points
- 335 km
- 170 km/h
What Happened
The Kia EV3 ranked first in each of the categories vehicle body, driving convenience, and powertrain, earning a total score of 3,039 points, taking first place overall among the competitors. Auto Zeitung assessed the five electric crossovers across five categories: space, practicality and quality; ride comfort; powertrain; driving performance; and cost efficiency.
Auto Zeitung highlighted the EV3's open-feeling cabin, strong rear passenger accommodation, solid build quality, and clean overall finish. The publication also praised the EV3's comfortable seating, balanced ride comfort and responsive 150 kW electric powertrain, alongside intuitive controls and practical connectivity features.
3,039points
Highest overall in the five-model comparison test.
- Space, practicality and quality
- Ride comfort
- Powertrain
- Driving performance
- Cost efficiency
Why this matters
The win underscores the EV3's strong balance of practicality, comfort, and performance, reinforcing Kia's competitiveness in the growing compact electric SUV segment in Europe.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, powered by electricity stored in batteries.
- Powertrain
- The components that generate power and deliver it to the road, including the motor and transmission.
- Electric Global Modular Platform
- Kia's dedicated platform designed specifically for electric vehicles.
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