Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs Kia EV6 Standard 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) for as low as €25950, while the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) begins at €29440.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2021-2022 2021-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €25950 €29440
GCC Score 6.8 6.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 373 km
Range (WLTP) 485 km 394 km
Range (GCC) 409 km 345 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 72.6 kWh 58 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 70 kWh 54 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km 15.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.84 km/kWh 6.39 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024) maxes out at 175 kW.

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

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 221 kW 175 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.5 7

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 350 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.4 s 8.5 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 4 3.7

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Length 4635 mm 4680 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1880 mm
Height 1605 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2900 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2021-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD (2021-2024).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1985 kg 1807 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 531 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1591 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l 52 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 6.5
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