Kia EV5 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.2kWh (Kia EV5) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 400km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia EV5) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 370mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 513L in the Kia EV5 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 268L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1714L vs 1588L.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 3,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Kia EV5 turns in a 11.7 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV5 costs about $874 a year (18.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $225 a year less for the Kia EV5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV5: the lower starting price ($56,770 against $167,800), the longer warranty (7 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($874 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 513L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 300kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV5 scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Kia EV5 scores 71 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 41 points), value (Kia EV5 ahead by 38 points), energy efficiency (Kia EV5 ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV5 costs about $225 less (18.2 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 513L in the Kia EV5, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV5, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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