2027 Kia EV3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim with a time
5.4 s
- Trim
- GT AWD
- Power
- 288 hp
- Quicker than
- 54%
- of 2027 SUVs
- Less power than
- 69%
- of 2027 SUVs
Estimate from power and weight.
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT AWD | Electric | 288 hp | 345 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 5.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $45,890 |
| Wind AWD | Electric | 261 hp | 284 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 5.9 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $38,690 |
| Land AWD | Electric | 261 hp | 284 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 5.9 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $41,690 |
| GT-Line AWD | Electric | 261 hp | 284 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 5.9 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $43,490 |
| Light FWD | Electric | 201 hp | 209 lb-ft | 4,008 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 7.5 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | $29,890 |
| Wind FWD | Electric | 201 hp | 209 lb-ft | 4,195 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 7.8 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | $34,990 |
| Land FWD | Electric | 201 hp | 209 lb-ft | 4,195 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 7.8 sEstimate | Single-speed | FWD | $38,490 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 7 | 201 to 288 hp | Light FWD | $29,890 | Base |
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 7 | Light FWD | $29,890 | 5.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Wind AWD: 261 hp, 103 MPGe, $38,690. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Uncharted | Sport AWD | 338 hp | 117 MPGe | $39,795 | 4.7 s |
| Subaru Trailseeker | Premium AWD | 375 hp | 117 MPGe | $39,995 | 4.3 s |
| Tesla Model Y | AWD | 375 hp | 114 MPGe | $41,990 | 4.2 s |
| Subaru Solterra | Limited XT AWD | 338 hp | 117 MPGe | $42,895 | 4.8 s |
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2027 Kia EV3: 3.8 s quicker to 60.
- hp per ton
- 2027 Kia EV3 has more
| Measure | 2027 Kia EV3 | 2027 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT AWD | LX FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.4 s | 9.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 139 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,453 lb | 3,208 lb |
| hp per ton | 129 | 87 |
| lb per hp | 15.5 | 23.1 |
| MSRP | $45,890 | $29,890 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ