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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia EV5
Selected trimAirChange trim329 mi · 81 kWh · £39,345
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on charging speed, while the Kia EV5 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Kia EV5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.3p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV5 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueKia
Ford
4.8
Kia
6.7
Motorway RangeKia
Ford
2.8
Kia
3.7
FamilyKia
Ford
6.8
Kia
8.2
ChargingFord
Ford
3.9
Kia
3.2
Cost Per MileKia
Ford
2
Kia
3
City DrivingKia
Ford
2.7
Kia
4.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia EV5
Air
- £11,495 cheaper
- 37 miles more WLTP range
- 111 litres more boot space
- 0.8 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,840 | £39,345 (better) |
| Official range | 292 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 402 L | 513 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 32 min | 31 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 8.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Kia EV5
Length
Ford Mustang Mach-E4,713mm
Kia EV54,615mm-98mm
Width
Ford Mustang Mach-E1,930mm
Kia EV51,875mm-55mm
Height
Ford Mustang Mach-E1,624mm-91mm
Kia EV51,715mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,713 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,930 mm | 1,875 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,097 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 470 mm spare | 525 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 997 mm | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 6 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 402 L | 513 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1420 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 100 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
- A 100 L frunk, one of 8 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 100 L or more.
- 2,984 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Kia EV5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD |  Kia EV5 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.71m | 4.62m-98mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.88m-55mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.72m+91mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.98m | 2.75m-234mm |
| Ground Clearance | 116mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 402L | 513L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1420L | Not available |
| Frunk | 100L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 997mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.6m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,166kg | 2,094kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 72.6kWh | 81kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 292 mi | 329 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW (better) | 127kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,840 | £39,345 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 292 miles | 329 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 210 miles | 235 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 32 min | 31 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW (better) | 127 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 179 Wh/km | 169 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 72.6 kWh | 81 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 8.3 sec |
| Power | 197 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 525 Nm (better) | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Select RWD
Kia EV5
Air
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users69%
Safety Assist82%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV5 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist80%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Mach-ESelect RWD | Kia EV5Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Kia EV5
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
- £23,3742024Car360View
- £27,7952024Cars2View
Kia EV5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E worth the extra £11,495 over the Kia EV5?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E costs £11,495 more than the Kia EV5. For that premium it adds 37 kW more power and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. The Kia EV5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 37 miles more WLTP range and 111 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Kia EV5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 is £11,495 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV5 comes out roughly £11,535 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 210 miles for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 235 miles for the Kia EV5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV5 goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 31-32 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 55 mm narrower than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 525 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV5 and about 470 mm of total clearance for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Kia EV5 also turns in a 0.8 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Kia EV5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 89% for the Kia EV5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The Ford Mustang Mach-E's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV5's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .