Kia EV3 vs MG S6 EV

The Kia EV3 starts from $48,315 before on-road costs, while the MG S6 EV opens at $49,990. That makes the Kia EV3 the more affordable entry point by $1,675.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $53,147 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Kia EV3 and MG S6 EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Kia EV3 and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG S6 EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia EV3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 and 7 in the MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV3 misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV3 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG S6 EV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Kia EV3 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV3 gets cloth upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG S6 EV is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV3) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 559km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 101kW (Kia EV3) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 408mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Kia EV3 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 121L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.