Kia EV5 vs Mazda CX-70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-70 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV5 gets cloth & artificial leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-70 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Kia EV5 and 3-zone in the Mazda CX-70.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-70 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 505mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 85L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1714L vs 2015L.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 2,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia EV5's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.7 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV5 costs about $874 a year (18.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-70 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV5: the lower starting price ($56,770 against $73,020) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Mazda CX-70: more power (254kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (598L against 513L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 300kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Kia EV5's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 31 points), practicality (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 22 points), performance (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 513L in the Kia EV5, 598L in the Mazda CX-70. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV5, 5 on the Mazda CX-70.

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