Kia EV3 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV3 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV3 gets cloth upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV3) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 436km and 542km.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 685mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Kia EV3 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 321L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 3,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Kia EV3 turns in a 10.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $600 a year (12.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $499 a year less for the Kia EV3.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV3) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV3: the lower starting price ($47,600 against $167,800), the longer warranty (7 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($600 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 460L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 500kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV3 scores higher, 81 vs 60

The Kia EV3 scores 81 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Kia EV3 ahead by 66 points), value (Kia EV3 ahead by 44 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 40 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV3 costs about $499 less (12.5 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 460L in the Kia EV3, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV3, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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