Is the 2026 Kia EV4 a good car?
No.
2 of 5checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.1 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 6.1 in clearance. Top 94% of 173.
- Price: 36% above cars like it.
- Not enough data: commuter, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Not enough data | N/A |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.1 in, top 94% |
| Worth the money | No | 36% above predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the EV4 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 37.2 in | 67 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 37.6 in | 67 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.4 cu ft | Median 15.4 cu ft | 61 | Yes |
Is the EV4 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,900 | Median $51,795 | 69 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 167 hp to 418 hp | 71 | Yes |
| Length | 186.2 in | Median 193.4 in | 68 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | N/A | Median 11.4 cents | 69 | No data |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the EV4 a good commuter car?
Not enough data.
Is the EV4 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.1 in clearance, 58.3 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 58.9 in tall | 47 | No |
| Front headroom | 36.8 in | Median 39.0 in | 66 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 67 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the EV4 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.1 in clearance. Top 94% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Light Long Range AWD, 6.1 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the EV4 worth the money?
No. Priced 36% above cars like it.
- Price, Light RWD
- $37,900
- Predicted price
- $27,770
- Gap
- +$10,130 (+36%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the EV4 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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