Kia EV5 vs MG S6 EV

The Kia EV5 starts from $56,770 before on-road costs, while the MG S6 EV opens at $49,990. That makes the MG S6 EV the more affordable entry point by $6,780.

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 $54,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Kia EV5 and MG S6 EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG S6 EV, against 6 on the Kia EV5.

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 7 in the MG S6 EV.

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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 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, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

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 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 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.2kWh (Kia EV5) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 400km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia EV5) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 93mm 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 513L in the Kia EV5 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 68L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,200kg 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 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.