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

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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 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) for as low as €25930, while the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) begins at €30500.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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

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

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 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Kia EV6 Long Range RWD
Length 4584 mm 4680 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1852 mm 1880 mm
Height 1620 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2900 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 Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition Kia EV6 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2119 kg 1930 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 543 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1575 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 52 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 6.5
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