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2027 Kia EV3
Quick take
- Best value: Light FWD ($31,385), because it has the highest score (52) and is the cheapest trim that does.
- Price spread: $31,385 (Light FWD) to $47,385 (GT AWD) delivered (range: $16,000).
- Same on every trim shown: 26.1 cu ft behind the rear seat.
- Top trim (GT AWD, +$16,000): compared with the Light FWD, published figures show all-wheel drive; 288 hp vs 201 hp; 345 lb-ft vs 209 lb-ft. Note: 280-mi range.
Built only from the published numbers on this page. How we pick best value.
Lot Wisdom Score by trim
Standard weights, fixed ranges for the Compact SUV class. Tap a trim to see each part (0–100). Gray zeros = not published.
52Light FWD$31,385
- Delivered price$31,38579
- Fuel economy115 MPGe70
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power201 hp / 209 lb-ft36
221-mi range
49Wind FWD$36,485
- Delivered price$36,48562
- Fuel economy117 MPGe74
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power201 hp / 209 lb-ft36
321-mi range
46Land FWD$39,985
- Delivered price$39,98550
- Fuel economy117 MPGe74
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power201 hp / 209 lb-ft36
321-mi range
45Wind AWD$40,185
- Delivered price$40,18549
- Fuel economy103 MPGe46
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power261 hp / 284 lb-ft82
280-mi range
43Land AWD$43,185
- Delivered price$43,18539
- Fuel economy103 MPGe46
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power261 hp / 284 lb-ft82
280-mi range
42GT-Line AWD$44,985
- Delivered price$44,98533
- Fuel economy103 MPGe46
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power261 hp / 284 lb-ft82
280-mi range
41GT AWD$47,385
- Delivered price$47,38525
- Fuel economy103 MPGe46
- Cargo26.1 cu ft31
- Crash testsnot rated by NHTSA yet0
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingnot published0
- Power288 hp / 345 lb-ft96
280-mi range
Trims shown are the ones covered in our review.
Sources: Kia Media (kiamedia.com) pricing and specifications; kia.com warranty; EPA (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Prices and specs checked 2026-09-20; crash ratings checked 2026-10-10. How the score works.