EV4 vs Avante comparison

By starting price alone, Avante is ₩16,440,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV4 and Avante compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

EV4

What is good

A low body with little air resistance gives good efficiency, and the Long Range runs more than 530km and starts from the low ₩40,000,000 range.

What could be better

With a sedan-type body, getting in and out and loading luggage is less convenient than an SUV, and choosing 4WD requires 19-inch wheels.

EV4 official site

Avante

What is good

A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.

What could be better

With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

Avante official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	EV4Visit site	AvanteVisit site
Starting price	≈$30,492.54+ (₩40,420,000)Checked on official page	≈$18,090.33+ (₩23,980,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle class	Compact	Compact
Fuel	Electric	Gasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/imported	Domestic	Domestic
Top price	5,031	3,699
Fuel/energy economy	Combined 5.1~5.8km/kWh (17-inch 5.8 19-inch 5.4~5.5 4WD 19-inch 5.1)	2.0 Gasoline 13.3~14.3km/L 1.6 Hybrid 19.5~21.2km/L (combined, by wheel spec)
EV range	Standard 17-inch 382km Long Range 17-inch 533km Long Range 19-inch 502km Long Range 4WD 19-inch 475km, combined	-
Power	2WD 150kW (204 hp) Long Range dual motor 4WD 195kW (265 hp)	2.0 Gasoline 149 hp 1.6 Hybrid system 157 hp
Seats	5	5
Price by trim	2026 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Electric Air Standard ₩40,420,000 ~ GT-Line Long Range ₩50,310,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩52,930,000. Options priced separately	2027 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Modern 2.0 ₩23,980,000 ~ Inspiration 2.0 ₩31,520,000 Hybrid Modern 1.6 Hybrid ₩30,420,000 ~ Inspiration 1.6 Hybrid ₩36,990,000. Options priced separately
Good for	Drivers who put range and efficiency first and want a sleeker electric sedan than an SUV	People who want a sedan with good fuel economy and the latest infotainment at a reasonable price for a first car or commuting
Type	Cars	Cars
Category	Sedan	Sedan
Company	Kia, South Korea	Hyundai, South Korea
Plans
Pros	A low body with little air resistance gives good efficiency, and the Long Range runs more than 530km and starts from the low ₩40,000,000 range.	A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.
Cons	With a sedan-type body, getting in and out and loading luggage is less convenient than an SUV, and choosing 4WD requires 19-inch wheels.	With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

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

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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