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Ford Capri vs Kia EV3
Selected trimStandard Range 58.3kWhChange trim270 mi · 58.3 kWh · £33,055
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Capri leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Kia EV3 leads on running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Capri if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Kia EV3 if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV3 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Ford
6.4
Kia
6.3
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Ford
4
Kia
4.1
Too close to call
FamilyFord
Ford
7.9
Kia
6.5
ChargingFord
Ford
4.6
Kia
4
Cost Per MileKia
Ford
4.7
Kia
6
City DrivingKia
Ford
5.1
Kia
7.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,985 | £33,055 (better) |
| Official range | 286 miles (better) | 270 miles |
| Boot space | 572 L (better) | 460 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 29 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Ford Capri
Kia EV3
Length
Ford Capri4,634mm
Kia EV34,310mm-324mm
Width
Ford Capri1,872mm
Kia EV31,850mm-22mm
Height
Ford Capri1,626mm
Kia EV31,570mm-56mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,872 mm | 1,850 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,063 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,626 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 528 mm spare | 550 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 916 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 572 L (better) | 460 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1510 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | 25 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Capri
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Kia EV3
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Capri Style Standard Range 58kWh |  Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.63m | 4.31m-324mm |
| Width | 1.87m | 1.85m-22mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.57m-56mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 2.68m-87mm |
| Ground Clearance | 187mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 572L (better) | 460L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1510L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 25L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 916mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,914kg | 1,800kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58kWh | 58.3kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 286 mi (better) | 270 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 105kW | 127kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,985 | £33,055 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,485 (-£1,500) | £31,555 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 286 miles (better) | 270 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 193 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 29 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 105 kW | 127 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 156 Wh/km | 149 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 58 kWh | 58.3 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 140 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 310 Nm (better) | 283 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Capri
Style Standard Range 58kWh
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
8.5/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.2/5
Watch the reviews
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Ford Capri
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Capri Style Standard Range 58kWh
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV3 Standard Range 58.3kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford CapriStyle Standard Range 58kWh | Kia EV3Standard Range 58.3kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag infotainment & software. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Ford Capri
Style Standard Range 58kWh
Owners love
- Owners report realistic ranges of 300 miles or more and good efficiency, especially on the rear-wheel-drive car.
- It is comfortable and easy to drive, with light steering and a good driving position.
- The boot is large and the cabin roomy for a coupe-SUV, so it works as a family car.
Watch out for
- The FordPass app is slow to connect and less capable than rival apps.
- The infotainment menus are jumbled, and the touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons draw criticism.
- There are no physical climate controls.
Owner tips
- Try the FordPass app before you buy if you rely on remote charging and preconditioning.
- Use phone mirroring for navigation rather than the built-in menus.
Kia EV3
Standard Range 58.3kWh
Owners love
- Owners are consistently delighted with the range: 250-350 miles in practice, around 4.5-5 miles per kWh in summer and about 3 in winter.
- Interior quality, space and comfort are rated well above what the size and price suggest.
- The ride is comfortable and the car is easy and quiet to drive.
Watch out for
- Rapid charging is slower than some rivals: owners see peaks of around 100-135 kW and a curve that tails off.
- The safety and driver-assistance systems beep too often and some are over-sensitive.
- A few owners report home AC charging dropping to 1.4-3.4 kW or other charging faults, with slow dealer diagnosis.
Owner tips
- Spend the first week setting up the infotainment and turning off the driver-assistance alerts you don't want.
- Expect 2.8-3.5 miles per kWh in winter and plan longer winter trips around it.
Buying options
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Ford Capri
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Kia EV3
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Capri worth the extra £3,930 over the Kia EV3?
The Ford Capri costs £3,930 more than the Kia EV3. For that premium it adds 112 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Capri or the Kia EV3?
The Kia EV3 is £3,930 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV3 comes out roughly £3,970 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Capri and Kia EV3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Ford Capri and 193 miles for the Kia EV3 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Capri or the Kia EV3?
The two are within 22 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 550 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV3 and about 528 mm of total clearance for the Ford Capri. The Kia EV3 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Capri or the Kia EV3?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Ford Capri and 89% for the Kia EV3. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The Ford Capri's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV3's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Further reading
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .