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Kia EV5 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV5 or Mazda CX-6e?

Kia EV5 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Kia EV5

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter

Mazda CX-6e

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

EV5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV5 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 46 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

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-6e offers a bit more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-6e is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV5 delivers marginally more torque with 295 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

EV5

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 EV5 is barely lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries noticeably more – 511 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV5 is slightly ahead 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 £39,400
EV5

Kia EV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 505 - 530 km
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Kia EV5
Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
511 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
295 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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