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Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mazda CX-6e?

Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mazda CX-6e

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

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.

Mazda CX-6e is very slightly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,029 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-6e offers significantly more range – reaching up to 484 km, about 429 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 very slightly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-6e is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers markedly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is somewhat lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries substantially more – 685 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-6e comes out modestly 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 £42,800
CX-6e

Mazda CX-6e

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 - 484 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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