EV3 vs Grandeur comparison

By starting price alone, EV3 is ₩2,500,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV3 and Grandeur compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

EV3

What is good

  • Compact SUV size with up to 501km of range on Long Range, giving good efficiency for the price.

What could be better

  • The 2nd row and trunk are smaller than compact-class or larger SUVs, and upper trims approach ₩50,000,000.

EV3 official site

Grandeur

What is good

  • Korea's leading large sedan with a spacious interior, quietness and premium features, and the hybrid delivers up to 18.0km/L combined, high for a large sedan.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

Grandeur official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemEV3Visit siteGrandeurVisit site
Starting price≈$30,163.46+ (₩39,950,000)Checked on official page≈$32,051.04+ (₩42,450,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classSmallFull-size
FuelElectricGasoline, LPG, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price4,8955,989
Fuel/energy economyCombined about 5.2~5.4km/kWh (varies by trim and wheel size)
  • 2.5 Gasoline 11.0~11.6km/L
  • 3.5 Gasoline 8.9~10.0km/L
  • LPG 3.5 7.4~7.7km/L
  • hybrid 15.9~18.4km/L (combined)
EV range
  • Standard (58.3kWh) 17-inch 350km
  • 19-inch 347km, Long Range (81.4kWh) up to 501km (17-inch, certified figures from the official catalog)
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Power
  • Front motor 150kW (about 204 hp)
  • Long Range dual motor 4WD sold as a separate option
  • 2.5 Gasoline 198 hp
  • 3.5 Gasoline 300 hp
  • LPG 3.5 240 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid system 230 hp
Seats55
Price by trim

₩40.0M~₩49.0M 6 trims

Standard

  • 에어₩40.0M
  • 어스₩43.9M
  • GT-Line₩44.8M

롱레인지

  • 에어₩44.1M
  • 어스₩48.1M
  • GT-Line₩49.0M

₩42.5M~₩59.9M 10 trims

2.5 Gasoline

  • Premium₩42.5M
  • Exclusive₩46.9M
  • Calligraphy₩53.1M
  • Black 잉크₩54.0M

3.5 LPG

  • Premium₩43.9M
  • Exclusive₩48.4M

1.6 Hybrid

  • Premium₩48.3M
  • Exclusive₩52.8M
  • Calligraphy₩59.0M
  • Black 잉크₩59.9M
Good forUsers who want an affordable first EV with long-distance range by using subsidiesDrivers in their 40~50s who use the car for both family and business and value a comfortable ride and luxury
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSedan
CompanySouth KoreaKiaSouth KoreaHyundai
Plans
      Pros
      • Compact SUV size with up to 501km of range on Long Range, giving good efficiency for the price.
      • Korea's leading large sedan with a spacious interior, quietness and premium features, and the hybrid delivers up to 18.0km/L combined, high for a large sedan.
      Cons
      • The 2nd row and trunk are smaller than compact-class or larger SUVs, and upper trims approach ₩50,000,000.
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.45 (2026-10-23). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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