2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2022 Kia EV6

The 2022 Kia EV6 is a compact automobile with refined handling, excellent performance and lots of legroom. But is it good enough to beat the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a highly regarded car with superb handling of its own, an RF style hard top and manual transmission?

Design & Style

The Mazda MX-5 Miata comes in the form of a 2 seat convertible that is built for speed and maneuverability. To this end, it dominates most cars in its class, and comes in two styles, one of which is a blackened soft top or the Retractable Fastback hardened top that can open with a single button push in about thirteen seconds. The weight balance is pristine and within the cabin passengers will enjoy soft touch style surfaces.

The Kia EV6 comes in the form of a 4 door hatchback which is electrical. It uses a modular platform with a cabin that is quite spacious and its exterior manifests a sporty appearance with excellent proportions. Twenty four cubic feet has been reserved for cargo and buyers get the option of 3 powertrain configurations.

Technology & Safety

The Kia EV6 has earned a perfect 5 star rating from Euro NCAP. It has 7 standardized airbags, along with automated emergency brakes, blind area monitoring, and cruise control which is adaptive. Those that purchase the Wind edition will get driver attention monitoring along with a camera for the rearview.  Luxuries within the cabin include 12 inch displays, heated seats and steering, satellite radio, and climate control.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is outfitted with all the safety features found in the Kia, including automated high beams, blind area monitoring, lane departure notifications, airbags and emergency automatic brakes. It also has excellent outward vision and luxuries within its cabin include the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, telescoping leather wrapped steering, keyless entry, satellite radio and a Bose sound system with nine speakers.

Performance

Those that purchase the Mazda MX-5 Miata will get an inline 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 181 horsepower with 151 pounds of torque, allowing it to blast from zero to sixty in less than six seconds. It also has a limited slip style differential, which enhances its capacity to rotate within curves without losing a great deal of speed. The Kia EV6 is 100 percent electric and uses the battery pack which is 58 kWh to generate the equivalent of 167 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

While the EV6 is a cool looking vehicle, the Mazda MX-5 Miata surpasses it in terms of performance, and this combined with the Kia's limited capacity to adjust the front seat and its lack of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay makes the Mazda MX-5 Miata the winner.

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