Kia PV5 Cargo vs Citroën ë-C3 Van
The Kia PV5 Cargo carries 498 kg more, has 3.2 m³ more load space and goes 60 miles further on a charge (official figures), while the Citroën ë-C3 Van is £9,805 cheaper to buy.
The Kia PV5 Cargo and the Citroën ë-C3 Van side by side, from the manufacturers' own figures: electric versions only, so the comparison is like for like, with unverified figures left out.
Where each is stronger
The Citroën ë-C3 Van is the cheaper way in: from £17,550 excluding VAT, against £27,355 for the Kia PV5 Cargo.
The Kia PV5 Cargo carries more: up to 800 kg of payload, against 302 kg for the Citroën ë-C3 Van. That figure comes from a version plated at 2,650 kg gross vehicle weight, against 1,745 kg, so payload is not like for like.
The Kia PV5 Cargo has the bigger load area: up to 4.4 m³, against 1.22 m³.
Electric range favours the Kia PV5 Cargo: up to 258 miles (official), against 198 for the Citroën ë-C3 Van.
The longest load floor is in the Kia PV5 Cargo: 2,255 mm, against 1,213 mm.
The Kia PV5 Cargo tows more: up to 1,500 kg braked, against 550 kg.
Kia PV5 Cargo vs Citroën ë-C3 Van: the figures
Best figure across each model's versions; the version pages show which version and the source for every number. The stronger figure is in bold.
| Specification | Kia PV5 Cargo | Citroën ë-C3 Van |
|---|---|---|
| Versions we track | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | electric | electric |
| Price from (excluding VAT) | £27,355 | £17,550 |
| Payload, up to | 800 kg | 302 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,650 kg | 1,745 kg |
| Load volume, up to | 4.4 m³ | 1.22 m³ |
| Official electric range, up to | 258 miles | 198 miles |
| DC rapid charging, up to | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| Towing (braked), up to | 1,500 kg | 550 kg |
| Load length at floor, up to | 2,255 mm | 1,213 mm |
| Load height, up to | 1,520 mm | 935 mm |
| Overall length | 4,495 mm to 4,695 mm | 4,015 mm |