Kia EV3 vs VinFast VF 7
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia EV3 and the VinFast VF 7 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and VinFast Philippines. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia EV3
EV3 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,898,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱33,029
Photo: VinFast Philippines, via vinfastauto.ph.
VinFast VF 7
Eco variant
- SRP
- ₱1,760,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱30,628
How they differ
- The VinFast VF 7 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,760,000, which is ₱138,000 (7%) below the Kia EV3 at ₱1,898,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the VF 7 is estimated at ₱30,628 a month against ₱33,029 for the EV3, a difference of ₱2,401 a month.
- The EV3 makes more power (204 PS against 176.4 PS for the VF 7).
- The EV3 has more torque (283 Nm against 250 Nm for the VF 7).
- The EV3 claims the longer range (511 km against 430 km for the VF 7).
- The VF 7 has the larger battery (59.6 kWh against 58.3 kWh for the EV3).
- The VF 7 is the longer vehicle (4,545 mm against 4,300 mm for the EV3).
- The VF 7 sits higher off the ground (190 mm against 140 mm for the EV3).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia EV3EV3, ₱1,898,000 | VinFast VF 7Eco, ₱1,760,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor | Single electric motor |
| Max power (differs) | 204 PS | 176.4 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 283 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 58.3 kWh | 59.6 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 511 km | 430 km |
| Range test cycle | NEDC | NEDC |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 130 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 7.2 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 11 kW: 10-80% in 5 h 20 min; DC (350 kW charger): 10-80% in 29 min | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4300 mm | 4545 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1560 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 2840 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 190 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 2085 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | n/a | 5.65 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 537 L |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 375 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson independent |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Control blade |
| Front brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | n/a | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 235/55 R19 |
| Wheels (differs) | 17" alloy | 19-inch alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control | Electronic stability control with traction control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.3" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 speakers | 12.9-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3" cluster with 5.3" climate display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED multi-focal reflector | LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart key with push-button start | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | 25 L front trunk, two wireless charging pads, sliding console table | 0-100 km/h in 10 to 11 s |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 10 years or 200,000 km |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km (EV high-voltage battery) | 10 years, unlimited mileage, when bought with the battery (2024 launch terms) |
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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.