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Kia EV5 vs Omoda E5
Selected trimAirChange trim329 mi · 81 kWh · £39,345
Selected trimKnightChange trim267 mi · 61 kWh · £33,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV5 leads on value for money and family practicality, while the Omoda E5 leads on charging speed, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV5 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Omoda E5 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p 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 Omoda E5 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueKia
Kia
6.7
Omoda
6.2
Motorway Range
Kia
3.7
Omoda
3.7
Too close to call
FamilyKia
Kia
8.2
Omoda
5.7
ChargingOmoda
Kia
3.2
Omoda
4.4
Cost Per MileOmoda
Kia
3
Omoda
4.1
City DrivingOmoda
Kia
4.8
Omoda
6.4
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Kia EV5
Omoda E5
Length
Kia EV54,615mm
Omoda E54,424mm-191mm
Width
Kia EV51,875mm
Omoda E51,830mm-45mm
Height
Kia EV51,715mm
Omoda E51,588mm-127mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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People & luggage
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Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV5 Air |  Omoda E5 Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.42m-191mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.83m-45mm |
| Height | 1.72m | 1.59m-127mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.75m | 2.63m-120mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 147mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 513L (better) | 380L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1075L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,094kg | 1,710kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 81kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 329 mi (better) | 267 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 127kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,345 | £33,065 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Omoda E5Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 329 miles (better) | 267 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 235 miles (better) | 194 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 28 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 127 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 169 Wh/km | 160 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 81 kWh (better) | 60 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Kia EV5
Air
Omoda E5
Knight
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV5 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist80%
Euro NCAP - Omoda E5 Knight
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist88%
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Warranty
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Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia EV5 worth the extra £6,280 over the Omoda E5?
The Kia EV5 costs £6,280 more than the Omoda E5. For that premium it adds 62 miles more WLTP range and 133 litres more boot space. The Omoda E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers a 1.1s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Omoda E5 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV5 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is £6,280 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Omoda E5 comes out roughly £6,320 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV5 and Omoda E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 235 miles for the Kia EV5 and 194 miles for the Omoda E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV5 goes roughly 41 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-31 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV5 or the Omoda E5?
The Omoda E5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the Kia EV5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the Omoda E5 and about 525 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV5 or the Omoda E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV5 and 90% for the Omoda E5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The Omoda E5'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.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .