Global EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh vs Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) has a starting price of €33653, compared to the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), which starts at €44900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10.5 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has a longer body, while the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).