Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD vs Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) for as low as €23250, while the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) begins at €29440.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2021-2024 2021-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €23250 €29440
GCC Score 6.5 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA) 354 km 373 km
Range (WLTP) 400 km 394 km
Range (GCC) 341 km 345 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 58 kWh 58 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 54 kWh 54 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 15.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.31 km/kWh 6.39 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 175 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 175 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.9 7

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.5 s 8.5 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 3.7 3.7

Dimensions

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

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Length 4635 mm 4680 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1880 mm
Height 1605 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2900 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) 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 750 kg).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1905 kg 1807 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 531 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1591 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l 52 l
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7 6.5
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