Compare the2023 Kia EV6VS 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Both the EV6 and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the EV6 its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2022, a rating granted to only 127 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Mustang Mach-E is only a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2022.

The EV6 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the EV6 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the Mustang Mach-E. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Mustang Mach-E ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the EV6’s reliability 49 points higher than the Mustang Mach-E.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 11 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 10th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia first in reliability, above the industry average. With 43 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 16th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Kia 9 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The EV6 GT’s electric motors produces 96 more horsepower (576 vs. 480) than the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the Kia EV6 Wind is faster than the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD:

As tested in Car and Driver the EV6 GT is faster than the Mustang Mach-E GT:

As tested in Motor Trend the EV6 GT is faster than the Mustang Mach-E ER:

On the EPA test cycle the EV6 gets better mileage than the Mustang Mach-E:

The EV6 can travel longer on a full charge than the Mustang Mach-E on a full charge:

The EV6 has a standard locking charge port with a remote release located convenient to the driver. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The EV6 GT’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Mustang Mach-E are solid, not vented.

The EV6 stops much shorter than the Mustang Mach-E:

For better traction, the EV6 has larger standard tires than the Mustang Mach-E (235/45R20 vs. 225/60R18). The EV6 GT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Mustang Mach-E (255/40R21 vs. 245/45R20).

The EV6’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 60 series tires. The EV6 GT’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Mustang Mach-E GT’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EV6 has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E. The EV6 GT’s 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the Mustang Mach-E GT.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EV6 is .6 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Mustang Mach-E.

The EV6 GT handles at .92 G’s, while the Mustang Mach-E 4 pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The EV6 GT executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.9 seconds quicker than the Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 (25.1 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the EV6 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Mustang Mach-E (6.1 vs. 5.8 inches), allowing the EV6 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Kia EV6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 400 pounds less than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

As tested by Car and Driver while at idle, the interior of the EV6 GT is quieter than the Mustang Mach-E Select 4 (35 vs. 38 dB).

The EV6 has .1 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front shoulder room and .9 inches more rear legroom than the Mustang Mach-E.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the EV6’s rear seats recline. The Mustang Mach-E’s rear seats don’t recline.

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the EV6’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The EV6 offers up to a 2300 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

The EV6 GT-Line has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

When the EV6 is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Mustang Mach-E’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The EV6 has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats are only available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/CA RT 1/GT. The EV6 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the EV6 Wind/GT-Line keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The EV6 Wind/GT-Line/GT has a 115-volt a/c outlet, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The EV6 (except Light)’s optional Smart Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Smart Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Mustang Mach-E’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Kia EV6, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Ford Mustang Mach-E isn't recommended.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the EV6 first among compact SUVs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Mustang Mach-E isn’t in the top three.

The EV6 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023. The Mustang Mach-E has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV6 as the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Mustang Mach-E was last chosen in 2021.