Forthing Xinghai S7 vs Kia EV5
The Kia EV5 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
Liftback
S7 2025 565 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · xinghai.fxauto.com.cn
47/100#179 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7EV5Kia EV5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.9 cu ft· 5%
- Power
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 40%
- Top speed- best on this row+1 mph· 0%
- Torque- best on this row+11 lb-ft· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Xinghai S7 | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | version not named |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Xinghai S7 if
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Xinghai S7Kia EV5
Range
78- Different test cycles - not compared.91Charging
4634Performance
6341Practicality
5457
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- CLTC
- Kia EV5
- 329 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 28.2 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 5.9 / 6.7 / 6.7 scontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV5
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Forthing Xinghai S7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 32 sources
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