Comparison

Kia Niro vs Volvo EX3

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Volvo EX3 253 mi vs 261 mi
Best value Volvo EX3 $39,850 vs $38,950
Faster charging Volvo EX3 45 min vs 26 min
Weighted profile Volvo EX3 0.7 vs 9.3

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Volvo EX3
261 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX3
$149/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Volvo EX3
26 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX3
292 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volvo EX3
76.4 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia Niro Volvo EX3
Trim used Electric 0 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels)
MSRP (USD) $39,850 $38,950
Range 253 mi 261 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 292 Wh/mi • 3.42 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64.8 kWh 64 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 85 kW 153 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 26 min
Roadtrip score 46.3 73.1
Miles added (15 min est.) 50 mi 89 mi
USD per mile of range 158 $/mi 149 $/mi
Top speed 104 mph 112 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 3,086 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Volvo EX3 if you want the longer rated range (261 mi vs 253 mi).
  • Choose Volvo EX3 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 26 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volvo EX3 looks better ($149/mi vs $158/mi).

Weighted verdict

Volvo EX3 has the stronger weighted profile (9.3 vs 0.7).

Kia Niro0.7 Volvo EX39.3 85 kW45 min 153 kW26 min

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