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Kia EV3 or Volkswagen ID.4?

What are the main differences between the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

Kia EV3

From-price
€36,995 (price list June 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
414–605 km
Power
150–215 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
29 min
Boot space
460 litres (VDA)
Euro NCAP
4 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
14

Volkswagen ID.4

From-price
€39,990 (price list 1 September 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
426–563 km
Power
140–250 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
26 min
Boot space
533 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
5

How do the versions of the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4 compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of Kia EV3 EV3 58,3 kWh Air, Volkswagen ID.4 ID.4 58 kWh Limited Edition, Volkswagen ID.4 ID.4 77 kWh Pro Limited Edition: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureKia EV3 EV3 58,3 kWh AirVolkswagen ID.4 ID.4 58 kWh Limited EditionVolkswagen ID.4 ID.4 77 kWh Pro Limited Edition
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026€36,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list June 2026€39,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 September 2026€44,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 September 2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026€36,020€38,630€43,630
Specifications
PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026Electric, Front-wheel driveElectricElectric
PowerdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026150 kW (204 hp)140 kW (190 hp)210 kW (286 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 20267.5 s8.5 s6.7 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026436 km14.9 kWh/100 km426 km16.32 kWh/100 km563 km15.79 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026not confirmed in an official source58 kWh77 kWh
AC chargingSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 202611 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026101 kW105 kW165 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 202629 min26 min29 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 20261,800 kg2,065 kg2,135 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026500 kg1,000 kg1,000 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026460 l533 l533 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 20264,300 × 1,850 × 1,560 mm4,584 × 1,852 × 1,634 mm4,584 × 1,852 × 1,634 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 21 May 2025; Euro NCAP, 15 October 20254 of 5 stars (2025)5 of 5 stars (2025)5 of 5 stars (2025)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026€560€6,724 a year on €36,020€608€7,299 a year on €38,630€700€8,399 a year on €43,630
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026€214 – €234all provinces, 2026€271 – €296all provinces, 2026€271 – €296all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 1 September 2026€3.8714.9 kWh/100 km€4.2416.32 kWh/100 km€4.1015.79 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the Kia EV3 and when the Volkswagen ID.4?

Choose the Kia EV3 if…

  • you want a compact electric car with a long WLTP range (up to 605 km with the large battery)
  • the people in the back are mostly children (ANWB finds rear space for adults disappointing)
  • you want an efficient car: ANWB measured 17.1 kWh/100 km in its test
  • you want to tow: up to 1,000 kg (81.4 kWh, front-wheel drive) or 1,500 kg (all-wheel drive)

From our review of the Kia EV3

Choose the Volkswagen ID.4 if…

  • You want an electric crossover with a 533-litre boot.
  • You want more power and range than the 58 kWh version: the 77 kWh versions are rated at 524 to 563 km WLTP and 286 to 340 hp.
  • You tow: the 4MOTION versions may tow 1,800 kg braked.

From our review of the Volkswagen ID.4

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4 cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Kia EV3 costs per month: electricity about €48 (WLTP consumption 14.9 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €127 – €134 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen ID.4 costs per month: electricity about €53 (WLTP consumption 16.3 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €99 – €109 depending on the province, together €152 – €161 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Kia EV3EV3 58,3 kWh Air€48€79 – €86€127 – €134
Volkswagen ID.4ID.4 58 kWh Limited Edition€53€99 – €109€152 – €161

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used Kia EV3 or Volkswagen ID.4 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4 cost?

The Kia EV3 costs from €36,995 (price list June 2026) and the Volkswagen ID.4 from €39,990 (price list 1 September 2026).

Which goes further, the Kia EV3 or the Volkswagen ID.4?

According to WLTP the Kia EV3 manages 414–605 km and the Volkswagen ID.4 426–563 km. The Kia EV3 goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4?

The boot of the Kia EV3 holds 460 litres (VDA) and the Volkswagen ID.4 533 litres. The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

Which charges faster, the Kia EV3 or the Volkswagen ID.4?

Fast charging from 10 to 80 % takes from 29 min in the Kia EV3 and from 26 min in the Volkswagen ID.4 (quickest version).

How safe are the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4 according to Euro NCAP?

The Kia EV3 scored 4 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Volkswagen ID.4 5 of 5 stars (2025 test).

Where can you read more about the Kia EV3 and the Volkswagen ID.4?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia EV3. Prijslijst juni 2026. (code ZK601EV3090SEP26, MY27.02) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Kia personenauto's per handelsbenaming, 2026 t/m 2026-10-24 (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe EV3 2026 met catalogusprijs gelijk aan fiscale waarden uit de prijslijst (checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Euro NCAP: Kia EV3 2025 (Standard) (document date 21 May 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De ID.4 Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 1 september 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 1 September 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2025 safety results for Volkswagen ID.4, rated 5 stars (document date 15 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)

Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.