2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2024 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,450
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 167 - 576 hp 323 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia EV6 than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia EV6 and the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia EV6 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Handling
The Kia EV6 has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV is clearly the choice over the Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia EV6 and the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, making the Mazda CX-90 PHEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.