Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 Pure 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

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.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2021-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany South Korea, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €44900
Price Europe (Used) €21499 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.4 6.4

Range and Efficiency

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).

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 386 km
Range (WLTP) 361 km 428 km
Range (GCC) 305 km 365 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 63 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 59.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.87 km/kWh 6.1 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6.8

Charging

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.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 10.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 180 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.3 6.9

Performance

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.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 109 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 146 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 220 Nm 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 10.9 s 8.7 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 2.6 3.6

Dimensions

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.

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Length 4584 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1880 mm
Height 1642 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2900 mm

Cargo and Towing

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-…).

Property Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1891 kg 1955 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 543 l 490 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1575 l 1290 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 52 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 6.6
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