2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD vs 2026 Kia K8 GDI 2.5L
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Tesla Model 3 vs Kia K8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceTesla Model 3: AED 144,990Kia K8: AED 145,000Tesla Model 3 is AED 10 cheaper.
- LengthTesla Model 3: 4690 mmKia K8: 5015 mmKia K8 is 325 mm longer.
- SeatingTesla Model 3: 5 SeaterKia K8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Tesla Model 3 or Kia K8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Tesla Model 3 is AED 10 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Tesla
Model 3 RWD
AED 144,990*
Kia
K8 GDI 2.5L
AED 145,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
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-
4.0
2500
195
248
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
2500
Power (hp)
-
195
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
248
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
-
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
64
12
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
64
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
12
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
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-
8.5
250
0 to 100 (s)
-
8.5
Top Speed (km/h)
-
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4690
1850
1440
2880
-
-
-
425
-
4
5015
1875
1455
2895
1540
245/40R19
245/40R19
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Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4690
5015
Width (mm)
1850
1875
Height (mm)
1440
1455
Wheelbase (mm)
2880
2895
Weight (kg)
-
1540
Front Tyres
-
245/40R19
Rear Tyres
-
245/40R19
Cargo Space (L)
425
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist