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Volkswagen ID.3 Business
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
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Kia Soul EV
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
Volkswagen ID.3 Business
Car A
Volkswagen ID.3 Business
The Volkswagen ID.3 Business is a compact five-seat EV that blends everyday family practicality with city-friendly performance. Its 426 km range, 7.3 s 0–100 km/h, and 385 L trunk make it good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackElectric5-star safetyElectric
Kia Soul EV
Car B
Kia Soul EV
A practical 5-seat electric with strong reliability and safety signals, the Kia Soul EV suits city driving and growing families. Its 400 km range, 503 L cargo space, and brisk acceleration make it good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackElectric5-star safetyElectric
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 68
City 57 / 69
Budget / value 53 / 51
Road trip 42 / 34
Performance 26 / 27
Cargo 21 / 28
Practical 41 / 44
Premium 25 / 20
Winter 26 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen ID.3 Business · Orange = Kia Soul EV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID.3 Business Kia Soul EV
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Pros & cons

Volkswagen ID.3 Business

  • 426 km rated range from a 58 kWh battery supports daily commutes and weekend plans
  • 7.3 s 0–100 km/h and 204 hp deliver responsive acceleration
  • Five seats and a 385 L trunk suit family-compact use
  • At 30,000, it represents good value in its segment

Kia Soul EV

  • 400 km range from a 64 kWh battery reduces charging stops for daily city and suburban use
  • 503 L trunk and 5 seats handle errands, school runs, and weekend bags with ease
  • 204 hp and 7.6 s 0–100 km/h deliver quick responses for merging and overtakes
  • Strong reliability and safety signals support low-stress ownership

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen ID.3 Business if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen ID.3 Business starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Soul EV if…
Performance & capability
Kia Soul EV is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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