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Kia Sorento vs MG MGS6 EV comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 361 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 MG MGS6 EV?

Kia Sorento vs MG MGS6 EV: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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MG MGS6 EV

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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.

MG MGS6 EV is barely 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 MG MGS6 EV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 475 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 MG MGS6 EV offers visibly more power – delivering 361 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 109 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 Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MGS6 EV delivers moderately more torque with 540 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 100 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 barely lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers only slightly more boot space – 705 L compared to 674 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS6 EV 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.

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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
Kia Sorento
MG MGS6 EV

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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MG MGS6 EV

The MG MGS6 EV is a practical and affordable electric hatch that blends everyday usability with a surprisingly refined driving feel. Inside it offers a roomy, well-equipped cabin and straightforward tech, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want EV simplicity without fuss.

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Kia Sorento
MG MGS6 EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
42,800 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
485 - 530 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
1,908 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
674 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
460 - 480 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
244 - 361 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
350 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
180 - 266 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
MG
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