Kia PV5 Passenger vs Tesla Model 3

Key differences

  • Kia PV5 Passenger is 25 mm (1 in) shorter than Tesla Model 3.
  • Tesla Model 3 makes 119 kW (160 hp) more power than Kia PV5 Passenger.
  • Tesla Model 3 has 259 km (WLTP) more range than Kia PV5 Passenger.Tesla Model 3 has 161 mi (WLTP) more range than Kia PV5 Passenger.
  • Tesla Model 3 costs €1,700 less than Kia PV5 Passenger (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

Kia PV5 Passenger

Van · 2027 · BEV

€38,690 incl. tax

from SEK 615,900 incl. tax Trim: Plus 7-Sitzer 71,2 kWh

DKK 279,999 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Kia PV5 Passenger
Electric

Tesla Model 3

Sedan · 2025 · BEV

US$36,990 excl. tax

from CA$74,990 excl. tax Trim: Performance

£37,990 incl. tax

A$45,900 incl. tax

€36,990 incl. tax

€36,990 incl. tax

€36,990 incl. tax

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Tesla Model 3

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Kia PV5 Passenger and Tesla Model 3
  • Tesla Model 3 is 25 mm (1 in) longer than Kia PV5 Passenger.
  • Tesla Model 3 is 459 mm (18.1 in) lower than Kia PV5 Passenger.
  • Tesla Model 3 has a wheelbase 120 mm (4.7 in) shorter than Kia PV5 Passenger.
Blue solid line: Kia PV5 Passenger; orange dashed line: Tesla Model 3. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Kia PV5 Passenger is 4,695 mm (184.8 in) long and 1,899 mm (74.8 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm (117.9 in). Tesla Model 3 is 4,720 mm (185.8 in) long and 1,440 mm (56.7 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,875 mm (113.2 in).

Front view size comparison of Kia PV5 Passenger and Tesla Model 3
  • Tesla Model 3 is 38 mm (1.5 in) wider than Kia PV5 Passenger.
Blue solid line: Kia PV5 Passenger; orange dashed line: Tesla Model 3.

Kia PV5 Passenger is 1,895 mm (74.6 in) wide and 1,899 mm (74.8 in) high. Tesla Model 3 is 1,933 mm (76.1 in) wide and 1,440 mm (56.7 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Kia PV5 Passenger and Tesla Model 3
Blue solid line: Kia PV5 Passenger; orange dashed line: Tesla Model 3.

Kia PV5 Passenger is 1,895 mm (74.6 in) wide and 1,899 mm (74.8 in) high. Tesla Model 3 is 1,933 mm (76.1 in) wide and 1,440 mm (56.7 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Kia PV5 Passenger Tesla Model 3
Price
Base priceUnited States Not listed US$36,990excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Tesla Model 3
Base priceCanada Not listed from CA$74,990excl. taxTrim: PerformanceChecked . Source for Canada, Tesla Model 3
Base priceUnited Kingdom Not listed £37,990incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Tesla Model 3
Base priceAustralia Not listed A$45,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Australia, Tesla Model 3
Base priceGermany €38,690incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Kia PV5 Passenger€36,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Tesla Model 3
Base priceNetherlands Not listed €36,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Tesla Model 3
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Not listed €36,990incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Tesla Model 3
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden from SEK 615,900incl. taxTrim: Plus 7-Sitzer 71,2 kWhChecked . Source for Sweden, Kia PV5 Passenger Not listed
Base priceDenmark DKK 279,999incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Kia PV5 Passenger Not listed
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$5.14per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$3.83per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$2.09per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$1.55per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £7.23per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £4.26per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$5.79per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$3.41per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €6.32per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €3.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €4.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €2.51per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 38.87per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 22.91per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €4.34per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €2.56per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €4.38per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €2.58per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €5.49per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €3.23per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €6.24per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €3.68per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €5.69per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €3.35per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €6.76per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €3.98per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 57.68per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 34.00per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 30.99per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 18.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 5.20per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 3.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 4,695 mm (184.8 in)4,720 mm (185.8 in)
Width 1,895 mm (74.6 in)1,933 mm (76.1 in)
Height 1,899 mm (74.8 in)1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,995 mm (117.9 in)2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Curb weight Not available 1,765 kg1,765 kg (3,891 lb)
Performance
Power 89 kW (119 hp)208 kW (279 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 250 Nm184 lb-ft (250 Nm)420 Nm310 lb-ft (420 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h Not available 6.1 s
Top speed Not available 201 km/h125 mph (201 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 51.5 kWh57 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 183 mi (WLTP)295 km (WLTP)272 mi (EPA)438 km (EPA)344 mi (WLTP)554 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
DC charging, peak Not available 170 kW
AC charging Not available 11 kW
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 1,330 L1,330 L (47 cu ft) Not available

Kia PV5 Passenger

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsOktober 2026". https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kme/de/de/assets/contents/utility/Preisliste/Kia-Germany-PV5-Passenger-Preisliste.pdf -> length_mm "Länge, Breite, Höhe 4.695, 1.895, 1.899" [one row for all versions; mirror wording not printed]; width_mm, height_mm (same row); wheelbase_mm "Radstand 2.995"; seats "Anzahl der Sitze 5 7" [column order 5-Sitzer, 7-Sitzer]; power_kw "Leistung (kW / PS) 89/122 120/163 89/122 120/163" [kW / PS, column order 5-Sitzer 51.5, 5-Sitzer 71.2, 7-Sitzer 51.5, 7-Sitzer 71.2]; battery_usable_kwh "Batteriekapazität (kWh) 51,5 71,2 51,5 71,2"; range_wltp_km "Reichweite WLTP, kombiniert (km)5 295 412 290 397" [WLTP combined]; torque_nm "Drehmoment max. (Nm) 250". Drivetrain Frontantrieb (price list: "Frontantrieb" in every price group). Battery capacity as printed, not labelled usable or net. Seats: same price list ("Anzahl der Sitze 5 7").

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsAblagefach im Gepäckraumboden Alle Sitze in Normalposition, bis Sitzoberkante (2. Sitzreihe), max. 1.330 350") -> 1330 [VDA litres incl. under-floor compartment, all seats in normal position up to the top edge of the 2nd row (5-seater: behind the rear seats); first of two cells (1.330 for the 5-Sitzer, 350 for the 7-Sitzer); the point is the German thousands separator; quote widened to include the row label Gepäckraumvolumen nach VDA (Liter) (contiguous in the PDF text)]. Fills an empty field only.

Tesla Model 3

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.tesla.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record tesla:model_3:2025:model_3; sources: oem "Tesla Model 3 Official Specs" https://www.tesla.com/model3 (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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