Alfa Romeo Junior vs Kia EV3

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV3 opens at $47,600. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $1,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $50,490 and $52,360 respectively.

The Kia EV3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Junior, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV3 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia EV3. The Kia EV3 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Kia EV3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 283Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Kia EV3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV3 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 130mm shorter than the Kia EV3 at 4,300mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 460L in the Kia EV3, giving the Kia EV3 a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV3 leads with a 500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3). The Kia EV3 has longer coverage.