Kia EV3 vs Suzuki e VITARA
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia EV3 and the Suzuki e VITARA as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV3
EV3 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,898,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱33,029
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via auto.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki e VITARA
GLX variant
- SRP
- ₱2,020,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱35,152
How they differ
- The Kia EV3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,898,000, which is ₱122,000 (6%) below the Suzuki e VITARA at ₱2,020,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the EV3 is estimated at ₱33,029 a month against ₱35,152 for the e VITARA, a difference of ₱2,123 a month.
- The EV3 makes more power (204 PS against 174 PS for the e VITARA).
- The EV3 has more torque (283 Nm against 193 Nm for the e VITARA).
- The EV3 claims the longer range (511 km against 475 km for the e VITARA).
- The e VITARA has the larger battery (61 kWh against 58.3 kWh for the EV3).
- The e VITARA sits higher off the ground (180 mm against 140 mm for the EV3).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia EV3EV3, ₱1,898,000 | Suzuki e VITARAGLX, ₱2,020,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor | Single front-mounted electric motor (eAxle) |
| Max power (differs) | 204 PS | 174 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 283 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 58.3 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Electric range (differs) | 511 km | 475 km |
| Range test cycle | NEDC | NEDC |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 128 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 7 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 11 kW: 10-80% in 5 h 20 min; DC (350 kW charger): 10-80% in 29 min | About 45 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 150 kW DC charger; about 9 hours from 10 to 100% on a 7 kW AC charger |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Single-speed electric drive |
| Drivetrain (differs) | n/a | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4300 mm | 4275 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1560 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 2700 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 1799 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.2 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 238 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Multi-link |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 225/55R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | 17" alloy | 18-inch machined alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | ABS with EBD |
| Airbags (differs) | 6 | 7 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Advanced smart cruise control, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane follow assist, safe exit warning, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, parking collision-avoidance assist | Suzuki Safety Support: Dual Sensor Brake Support II, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure prevention, adaptive high beam, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 speakers | 10.1-inch touchscreen with Infinity sound system |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" cluster with 5.3" climate display | 10.25-inch digital display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED multi-focal reflector | LED with automatic levelling |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart key with push-button start | Keyless entry with push start |
| Other features (differs) | 25 L front trunk, two wireless charging pads, sliding console table | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | n/a |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.