Global EV Comparison: Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €44900. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21499 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023).

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) 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.4 Pure (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10.5 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

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

The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has a longer body, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) 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 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) 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 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), but the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) doesn’t have one.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2021-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2024-…).