Compare The 2024 Kia EV6 Vs. The Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Kia EV6 Vs. The Hyundai IONIQ 5

Learn More About the Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5

If you’re looking to upgrade to a new electric vehicle and considering the Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 for sale, putting the two models next to each other is helpful. To look at performance, range, and charging times of these two electric crossover SUVs, the team at Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw has put together a comparison that considers their similarities and key differences. We’re confident that when you’ve learned more below, you’ll want to test-drive the future-forward EV6.

Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Performance

An all-electric drivetrain doesn’t need time to generate torque or build acceleration. This is a primary difference between engines vs. motors. The electric motor in the new Kia EV6 delivers its full torque capability nearly instantaneously, which means the new Kia EV6 puts out up to 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque on the GT AWD trim. The new Kia EV6 is a five-passenger crossover that will take you from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds while giving you plenty of room for your gear and passengers.

The new 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers an AWD option. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited (the highest trim available) produces 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, which is significantly less than the Kia EV6. If you’re looking for a vehicle that takes power and speed seriously, the Kia EV6 may be the vehicle for you.

Contact our Kia dealership to learn more about EV technology or how the Kia EV6 vs. Tesla Model 3 compare.

Kia EV6 Range Compared to the Hyundai IONIQ 5

The all-new 2024 Kia EV6 boasts a targeted range of up to 310 miles1 depending on the trim selected. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a targeted range of 303 miles, but only in the RWD option. The highest range available on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is less than the highest range available on the EV6. If you’re looking to go further on a single charge, the EV6 has you covered.⁠

Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 Charging

With its ultra-fast charging system, the Kia EV6 goes from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes. While the IONIQ 5 offers a similar ultra-fast charging time, it offers a lesser range than the EV6, making it less efficient.

When it comes to a Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Kia EV6 price comparison, it becomes quickly apparent which vehicle gives you more value for the money. Are you ready to upgrade? Check out our selection of Kia EV6 models, and if you don’t see the perfect fit on our lot, you can order a vehicle today.

Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 Interior Comparison

The outside is important, but the interior is where you’ll spend most of your time. We encourage you to choose a comfortable interior that is versatile and appealing to the eye. The Kia EV6 cabin provides leading technology, such as a 12.3-inch touch-screen display that offers navigation, entertainment, and vehicle diagnostics information, as well as a 12.3-inch instrument display that provides important driver information.

In upper trim levels, the EV6 also boasts an available Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, which places essential information on the windshield so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 also offers a 12.3-inch touch-screen display, instrument cluster, and Head-Up Display, though the latter is only found in the highest trim, the IONIQ 5 Limited.

The EV6 emphasis on Recycled Fabric and Vegan Leather or Vegan SynTex and Suede seating materials achieves comfort with sustainability, shrinking your carbon footprint in addition to saying goodbye to the gas pump. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers a vegan leatherette seating material known as H-Tex, but the lower trims get plain cloth seating.

Here at Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw, we have a great selection of new vehicles that are sure to catch your eye. Visit our dealership or shop online to find your automotive match.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is a Kia EV6?

The new Kia EV6 comes with a choice of powertrain and battery configurations. When you want maximum performance from your new electric SUV, the Kia EV6 can take you from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. The e-AWD powertrain also has a towing capacity of up to 2,300 pounds2 when you want to bring your camping equipment, bikes, or home appliances along for the ride.

Which is bigger: Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Kia EV6 size comparison shows the EV6 provides 24.4 cubic feet of cargo space and up to 50.2 total cubic feet of cargo area when the rear seatbacks are folded. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 provides approximately 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk area and up to 59.3 cubic feet of total cargo area.

Is the Kia EV6 AWD?

The new Kia EV6 offers a choice of powertrain options and can be configured as either RWD or AWD. The AWD models come with a larger battery pack and provide more horsepower. There are four trims that offer AWD, with the most powerful being the Kia EV6 GT AWD. If you have questions about any of the available EV6 trims, contact us today. We’ll be happy to help.


1EPA certified range currently unavailable and expected late 2021. Targeted range based on expected certification results for at least one available option. Your mileage will vary and depends on a number of factors, including battery age, ambient temperature, driving habits, options, cargo and others. After certification, results will be available at Fuel economy.gov.


2Towing capability varies by configuration. See the towing guide in the Owner’s Manual for proper use and additional information.

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