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Kia EV3 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mazda CX-6e?

Kia EV3 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,666 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 88 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV3 offers barely more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers noticeably more torque with 385 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is somewhat lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers a bit more boot space – 468 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is far ahead 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
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Reviews Kia EV3

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José
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A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
385 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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