Kia EV6 vs MG MGS5 EV – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MGS5 EV has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32600 £, while the Kia EV6 costs 38600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MG MGS5 EV: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia EV6 with 15.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Kia EV6 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 582 km, about 102 km more than the MG MGS5 EV.

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 EV6 has a clearly edge – offering 609 HP compared to 231 HP. That’s roughly 378 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the MG MGS5 EV takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the MG MGS5 EV tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 pulls decisively stronger with 770 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MG MGS5 EV is slightly lighter – 1710 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV6 offers barely noticeable more room – 490 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG MGS5 EV performs slightly better – up to 1441 L, which is about 151 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV6 slightly takes the win – 450 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

All in all, the Kia EV6 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.