Audi A3 vs Kia EV4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,100
- A3: 34 hp more, 1.4 s quicker to 60.
- EV4: $2,100 cheaper, 38.4 cu ft more cargo.
- EV4 wins 5 of 8 measures.
| Measure | A3 | EV4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,395 | $39,295 | EV4 |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 167 hp | A3 |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft to 236 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft | EV4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.9 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft | EV4 |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 39.0 in | EV4 |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | EV4 |
| Length | 177.3 in | 186.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,866 lb to 3,461 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 6.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s tested | 7.4 s published | A3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A3 40 TFSI Premium AWD $40,100 | EV4 Light Long Range RWD $41,200 | $1,100 |
| EV4 Light RWD $37,900 | A3 40 TFSI Premium AWD $40,100 | $2,200 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A3 | EV4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,395 | $39,295 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $49,624 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EV4 wins.
A3 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | EV4 | 5% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | A3 | 17% |
| Space | EV4 | 82% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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