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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of €49990, compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024-…), which starts at €51650.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea, USA Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €49990 €51650
GCC Score 7.1 7.2

Range and Efficiency

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

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) 513 km 512 km
Range (WLTP) 582 km 570 km
Range (GCC) 495 km 478 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80 kWh 80 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.2 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.19 km/kWh 5.98 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.6 8.2

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 263 kW, while the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2024-…) maxes out at 240 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2024-…) is limited to 10.5 kW.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 10.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 240 kW 263 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h 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 168 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 225 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 4 4

Dimensions

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

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

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Length 4695 mm 4655 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1880 mm 1890 mm
Height 1550 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (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.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2050 kg 2070 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 490 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1290 l 1580 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 52 l 57 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.6 7
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