Kia EV6 Long Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition

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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 €30500, while the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) begins at €25930.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Years of Production 2021-2024 2020-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €30500 €25930
GCC Score 7 6.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) has a larger battery, the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Range (EPA) 499 km 402 km
Range (WLTP) 528 km 501 km
Range (GCC) 459 km 417 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 77 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 18.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.2 km/kWh 5.42 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.2 7

Charging

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) maxes out at 125 kW.

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

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 125 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.9 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 8.5 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 4 3.3

Dimensions

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has a longer body, while the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Length 4680 mm 4584 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1880 mm 1852 mm
Height 1550 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2765 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024), but the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021).

Property Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1930 kg 2119 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 520 l 543 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1300 l 1575 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 52 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.8
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