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

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $44000. The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) 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 Pro (2022-2023) maxes out at 135 kW.

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) 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.

Although the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) has more power, 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 Pro (2022-2023) 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 Pro (2022-2023) 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 Pro (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2022-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).