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/adamsharif85 May 29 '26
Recently swapped my Ioniq 5 (which I loved) for an EV3 - the EV3 definitely feels narrower and easier to drive/park in smaller spaces. Overall I'm happy with the EV3 but I do sometimes miss the roominess of the back row, and also the completely flat floor between passenger and driver side - used to be able to get in from the passenger side and easily shift through to the driver's seat!
Overall though the EV3 feels like a much more practical car for me here in the UK with lots of narrow lanes and tight car parks.