USA EV Comparison: Kia EV6 Long Range RWD vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) for as low as $19890, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2021-2024 2021-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $19890 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 7 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022).

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) 310 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 328 mi 301 mi
Range (GCC) 285 mi 254 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26 kWh/100 mi 27.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.85 mi/kWh 3.63 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.1 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) maxes out at 221 kW.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 221 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has more power, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 258 lb-ft 258 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.3 s 7.1 s
Top Speed 115 mph 115 mph
Performance Score 4 4

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Length 184.3 in 182.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 84.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74 in 74.4 in
Height 60.8 in 63.2 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 118.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2300 lb).

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4255 lb 4376 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 24.4 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.2 ft3 58.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.8 ft3 2 ft3
Towing Capacity 2300 lb 2300 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.9
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