USA EV Comparison: Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pure

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of $44000, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…).

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) maxes out at 145 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has a longer body, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).