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Kia EV5 vs MG MGS6 EV comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 361 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 MG MGS6 EV?

Kia EV5 vs MG MGS6 EV: Key differences

Kia EV5

  • marginally cheaper
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MG MGS6 EV

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV5

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 EV5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the MG MGS6 EV costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MGS6 EV is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 530 km on a single charge.

EV5

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 MG MGS6 EV offers somewhat more power – delivering 361 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MGS6 EV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MGS6 EV delivers a bit more torque with 540 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

EV5

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, MG MGS6 EV is barely lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries barely more – 511 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS6 EV is clearly 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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MG MGS6 EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 244 - 361 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 530 km
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MG MGS6 EV

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Price
42,800 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Electric Range
485 - 530 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 - 2,205 kg
Curb weight
1,908 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
674 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 511 kg
Payload
460 - 480 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
244 - 361 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Torque
350 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
180 - 266 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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