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Kia EV3 vs Mazda CX-60 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 43,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mazda CX-60?

Kia EV3 vs Mazda CX-60: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,489 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 509 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

CX-60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda CX-60 offers moderately more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-60 is marginally lighter – 1,890 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-60 carries clearly more – 612 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 km
Kia EV3
Mazda CX-60

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 is a stylish, user-friendly electric crossover that focuses on practicality and a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It delivers a comfortable ride with intuitive technology and efficient everyday performance, making it a sensible choice for city and family use.

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Mazda CX-60

The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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Kia EV3
Mazda CX-60

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
63 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
85 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
581 - 612 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
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