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Kia EV4 Sedan vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (35,600 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV4 Sedan or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Kia EV4 Sedan vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Kia EV4 Sedan

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV4 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Kia EV4 Sedan costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,200 £.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV4 Sedan is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV4 Sedan delivers significantly more torque with 283 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 131 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia EV4 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,815 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers considerably more boot space – 490 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 363 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Sedan carries considerably more – 455 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 289 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Sedan 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.

from £35,600
EV4 Sedan

Kia EV4 Sedan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 633 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 633 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 455 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
283 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Kia EV4 Sedan?

The Kia EV4 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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