Reference variant
IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current
Available from July 2024
Vehicle data sourceHyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6
Compare the selected reference variants, then check the specifications, family prices and other versions below.
K
Kia EV6
Reference variant
EV6 Long Range 2WD
Current
Available from September 2024
Vehicle data sourceData updated 17 July 2026. Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Key differences
These differences apply to the reference variants above. Missing values and ties are omitted; the figures do not establish an overall winner.
Estimated range
Kia EV6 has 5 km more estimated range.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 450 km
- Kia EV6
- 455 km
Estimated 10–80% DC time
Kia EV6 has an estimated 10–80% charging time 1 minutes shorter.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 17 min
- Kia EV6
- 16 min
Efficiency
Kia EV6 uses 2 Wh/km less in the stored estimate.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 178 Wh/km
- Kia EV6
- 176 Wh/km
Cargo volume
The reference variant of Hyundai IONIQ 5 lists 35 L more cargo space.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 577 L
- Kia EV6
- 542 L
Charging time is estimated from usable battery energy and typical DC power. Temperature, charger limits and the charging curve can change a real session.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Hyundai IONIQ 5
97
/100
Smart Score verdict
Kia EV6 leads
3-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Kia EV6
100
/100
| Score category | A · IONIQ 5 | B · EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 95/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 97/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 96/100 | 98/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Hyundai IONIQ 5 | B Reference model Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 450 km | 455 km Better |
| Useable battery | 80 kWh | 80 kWh |
| Efficiency | 178 Wh/km | 176 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 554 km | 565 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 196 kW | 205 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 17.0 min | 16.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 577 L Better | 542 L |
| Curb weight | 2,060 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.3 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,600 kg | 1,800 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | July 2024 | September 2024 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
These are family starting prices and may belong to a different trim than the reference variants above.
| Market | A Hyundai IONIQ 5 | B Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €43,900 | From €44,990 |
| Country Netherlands | From €42,995 | From €44,995 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £39,900 | From £45,635 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Hyundai IONIQ 5 trims
-
IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 84 kWh AWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 N (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 390 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 63 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range 2WD (MY22)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 390 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD (MY22)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range 2WD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 370 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Project 45 (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2021
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Standard Range 2WD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 295 km*
- Battery
- 54 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Standard Range AWD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 290 km*
- Battery
- 54 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
Model family
Kia EV6 trims
-
EV6 Long Range 2WD
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EV6 Long Range AWD
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 440 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EV6 GT
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EV6 Standard Range 2WD
Current- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EV6 Long Range 2WD
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
EV6 Long Range AWD
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EV6 GT
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EV6 Standard Range 2WD
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 305 km*
- Battery
- 54 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
IONIQ 5 vs EV6 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Kia EV6?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 has an estimated 450 km of mixed-condition range and Kia EV6 has 455 km. These figures refer to the selected reference trims; weather and driving speed change actual range.
Which charges faster: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Kia EV6?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 is listed at 196 kW typical DC power and Kia EV6 at 205 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which should I choose: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Kia EV6?
Start with the differences that matter for your trips: range and charging for long journeys, efficiency for energy costs, and seats and cargo for everyday use. The Smart Score is relative to this pair, not a road test or a universal recommendation.
Do the prices match the reference trims?
The price table shows the lowest recorded current or upcoming price in each model family, by market. It may refer to a different trim from the headline specifications. No local price is inferred when a market is missing.