Global EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh vs Kia EV6 Long Range RWD
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General Info
The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €36605. The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30500 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €36605 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €30500 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...).
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 499 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 480 km | 528 km |
| Range (GCC) | 412 km | 459 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 64 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 62.1 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.1 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.63 km/kWh | 6.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 8.1 |
Charging
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 139 kW.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 139 kW | 233 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 7.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 170 kW | 168 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 228 hp | 225 hp |
| Motor Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 s | 7.3 s |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.1 | 4 |
Dimensions
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has a longer body, while the MG MGS5 EV 64 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 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4476 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2094 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1849 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1621 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features a larger trunk, but the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024), but the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...).
| Property | MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2125 kg | 1930 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 453 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1441 l | 1300 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l |
| Towing Capacity | 500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 6.5 |
