Kia EV5 vs MG S6
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Kia EV5 starts at $49,770 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the MG S6 at $49,990 (Drive-away). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the Kia EV5 goes further: 555 km WLTP against 530 km. The MG S6 is cheaper to run: about $4.28 per 100 km charging at home against $4.51. The MG S6 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 144 kW. Owners rate the Kia EV5 6.6/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $49,770 MRLP · before on-roads | $49,990 Drive-away |
| Highest price | $64,770 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 555 km | 530 km |
| Largest battery | 88.1 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Max power | 230 kW | 266 kW |
| Max torque | 480 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.1 s |
| Max DC charging | 140 kW | 144 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.51 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.28 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 513 L | 581 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 10 years / 250,000 km |
| ANCAP | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 555 km
- Biggest battery: 88.1 kWh
- Cheapest to run: $4.28 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 144 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 5.1 s
- Most powerful: 266 kW
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Kia EV5 | MG S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.51 per 100 km | $4.28 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.54 per 100 km | $3.37 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $12.08 per 100 km | $11.48 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.