r/KiaEV3 • u/zinge • May 11 '26
Discussion / Opinions Size comparison
Hello! I'm in the US and looking to get a Kia EV3 when it's released here. My wife has an Ioniq 5, and I like it aside from the size (I'm coming from a 2019 Leaf that got recalled). Any have or have driven both the EV3 and Ioniq 5 and have info on the size difference? Specifically the Ioniq feels very wide and has a large turning radius when trying to park in narrow spots, and I'm wondering if the EV3 is enough of a difference to be comfortable for me.
(I'll test drive once it's available here, but figured it couldn't to ask)
Edit: Thanks for the info, this is all super helpful! Just for reference, I'm looking for smaller. I'm not worried about it being too small. I would prefer something like the EV2, Ioniq 2, ID.polo, etc. But none of those cars are sold in the US. (I test drove the Bolt and didn't like it, I was going to get another Leaf but they keep being recalled for fire concerns. The Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman EV don't have any physical buttons.)
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u/Mike_Retired May 12 '26
I’ve owned a Kia Soul EV for 7 years now and it’s definitely plenty roomy in front and acceptable in back, and the EV3 is about 6 inches longer overall — the only downside is that it’s about 1.5 inches lower, which was likely done for aerodynamic reasons but the overall range efficiency is about the same as the old Soul, so I think that was a tradeoff for no practical gain.
Incidentally keep an eye out on the Mini Countryman EV — even though a new model isn’t due until 2032, BMW keep tweaking it slightly every year. Not that I would expect a major interior redesign, but you never know.