Hyundai KONA Electric vs. Kia EV6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai KONA Electric and Kia EV6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai KONA Electric and the Kia EV6.
When we compare the Hyundai KONA Electric's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai KONA Electric's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA Electric is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric ranges from $26,586 to $39,171 while a used 2025 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,834 to $59,993. For a new model, the Hyundai KONA Electric's price is between $30,769 and $43,355, with the Kia EV6 priced between $41,930 and $60,620.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 57.8 percent of its value and the Kia EV6 loses 61.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA Electric retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia EV6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai KONA Electric’s base engine makes 133 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 167 horsepower. Both the KONA Electric and the EV6 are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 200 and 240 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the KONA Electric is 43 hours (120V), while the charge time for the EV6 is 5.7 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Kia EV6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Kia EV6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30769 - 43355
Starting MSRP:
32875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39225
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32875 - 45200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41930 - 60620
Starting MSRP:
42900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32136
Price Range:
26586 - 39171
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39162
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32136 - 45940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52294
Price Range:
37834 - 59993
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19181
Depreciation %:
0.58343923
Resale Value $:
13694
Residual Value %:
0.41656077
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.5959511
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.58343923 - 0.60655503
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
26616
Depreciation %:
0.62042072
Resale Value $:
16284
Residual Value %:
0.37957927999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
Hyundai KONA Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA Electric
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia EV6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3648078893976887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.4 - 5.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.812407282651012
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Hyundai KONA Electric Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 59Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
43 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
62 out of / 65Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
12 out of / 59Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
16 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
28 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
52 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
133 hp
Torque:
188 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 105 / 118
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
48.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
43 hours (120V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 103 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.7 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4132 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Meta Blue Pearl
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic / Ecotronic Gray Metallic
Green
Mirage Green
Red
Ultimate Red Metallic
White
Atlas White
Yellow
Neoteric Yellow
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Midnight Lake Blue
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Glacial White Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Silver
Panthera Metal
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
