Compare the2026 Toyota C-HR VS 2027 Kia EV3

The Toyota C-HR has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The EV3 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Toyota C-HR achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Kia EV3 has not been tested.

The C-HR has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The EV3 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the C-HR. But it costs extra on the EV3.

Both the C-HR and the EV3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The C-HR’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the EV3 runs out after 100,000 miles.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the C-HR for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the EV3.

There are over 54 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the C-HR’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is ranked 11th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. Kia is ranked 10th.

The C-HR’s electric motors produces 137 more horsepower (338 vs. 201) than the EV3’s standard electric motor. The C-HR’s electric motors produces 77 more horsepower (338 vs. 261) than the EV3’s optional electric motors. The C-HR’s electric motors produces 50 more horsepower (338 vs. 288) than the EV3 GT’s standard electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the C-HR gets better mileage than the EV3:

			MPGe
C-HR
	AWD	SE Electric Motors	127 city/107 hwy
		XSE Electric Motors	122 city/102 hwy
EV3
	FWD	Electric Motor	127 city/103 hwy
	AWD	Electric Motors	110 city/96 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	112 city/94 hwy

The C-HR can travel longer on a full charge than the EV3 on a full charge:

			Miles
C-HR
	AWD	SE Electric Motors	287 miles
EV3
	FWD	Electric Motor	221 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	280 miles
		GT Electric Motors	280 miles

For better stopping power the C-HR’s brake rotors are larger than those on the EV3:

	C-HR	EV3	EV3 4x4
Front Rotors	12.9 inches	12 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	12.5 inches	11.2 inches	12.8 inches

The C-HR’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the EV3 are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the C-HR has larger tires than the EV3 (235/60R18 vs. 215/60R17).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the C-HR SE has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the EV3. The C-HR XSE’s 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the EV3 GT-Line/GT.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the C-HR’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the EV3 (108.3 inches vs. 105.5 inches).

For greater off-road capability the C-HR has a 2.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the EV3 Wind/Land (8 vs. 5.9 inches), allowing the C-HR to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The C-HR’s minimum ground clearance is 1.8 inches higher than on the EV3 GT-Line (8 vs. 6.2 inches).

The C-HR has .4 inches more front legroom and 1.2 inches more front shoulder room than the EV3.

The C-HR has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the EV3 with its rear seat folded (59.5 vs. 56.5 cubic feet).

The C-HR’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The EV3’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The C-HR’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The EV3 Light/Wind/Land’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The C-HR XSE offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The EV3 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Toyota C-HR has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the EV3 GT-Line/GT.

The C-HR has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats are only available on the EV3 Wind/Land/GT-Line/GT. The C-HR XSE also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the EV3.

The C-HR has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the EV3.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota C-HR has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console for two separate devices. Only the EV3 Wind/Land/GT-Line/GT offers wireless charging, and only charges one device.