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Kia EV6 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Kia EV6 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

MX-5 Roadster

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 EV6 offers considerably more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 477 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

EV6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 877 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV6 carries substantially more – 450 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
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Reviews Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

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

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