Kia EV3 Engine Specifications

Latest model year (2027):

The Kia EV3 is available with — and Automatic (A1) (Front-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Kia EV3 Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2027Config 1 of 4Auto (A1)——Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2027Config 2 of 4Auto (A1)——Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2027Config 3 of 4Auto (A1)——Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2027Config 4 of 4Auto (A1)——Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Kia EV3 data analysis

How to read this Kia EV3 data

This page lists every 2027 Kia EV3 record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Kia EV3 figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia EV3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About EV3 Engine Specs

What engine does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available with various cylinder engine. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Kia EV3 available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, the Kia EV3 is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.

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