2027 Kia K4 vs 2027 Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 100 to 71.1, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia K4
The 2027 Kia K4 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K4 4DR with DMS, is EPA-rated at 33 …
2027 Tesla Model 3
The 2027 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Performance AWD, is EPA-rated at 316 miles with …
2027 Tesla Model 3
Clear winThe Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 100 to 71.1, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia K4overall 71.1 | 2027 Tesla Model 3overall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 32.6 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 71.1 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia K4 and Tesla Model 3
Kia K4: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Tesla Model 3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Tesla Model 3 wins
- It is rated 111 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,050).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K4
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K4 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | K4 4DR with DMS | Model 3 Performance AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 111 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,050 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 316 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia K4 or the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 100 to 71.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model 3 scores 100 and the 2027 Kia K4 71.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia K4 or the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
2027 Kia K4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia K4 and the 2027 Tesla Model 3?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model 3 wins: it is rated 111 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,050). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.