Global EV Comparison: Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pure
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General Info
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €42970. The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €29440 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €42970 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €29440 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…).
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 373 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 394 km | 370 km |
| Range (GCC) | 345 km | 322 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 58 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 54 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.39 km/kWh | 6.19 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Charging
The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) maxes out at 145 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 145 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.9 s |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024).
The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4680 mm | 4599 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm | 1634 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2771 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) 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 (2021-2024), but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pure (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024).
| Property | Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1807 kg | 1966 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 | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.5 | 6.9 |
