Kia EV5 vs Mazda CX-80

The Kia EV5 starts from $56,770 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $56,100. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $670.

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 $62,447 and $61,710 respectively.

The Kia EV5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-80, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia EV5 and Mazda CX-80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 and 92% for the Mazda CX-80.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV5 and 6 in the Mazda CX-80.

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 EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and V2L that you will not find on the Mazda CX-80. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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-80 responds with a Diesel making 187kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, giving the Kia EV5 a 255L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,700kg 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 EV5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80). The Kia EV5 has longer coverage.