Kia EV6 GT vs. Tesla Model Y Performance
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance 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 Kia EV6 GT and the Tesla Model Y Performance.
In comparing the Kia EV6 GT's and the Tesla Model Y Performance's specifications and ratings, the Kia EV6 GT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Tesla Model Y Performance has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Kia EV6 GT's and the Tesla Model Y Performance's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia EV6 GT loses 61.5 percent of its value and the Tesla Model Y Performance loses 60.8 percent of its value. This means the Tesla Model Y Performance retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia EV6 GT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia EV6 GT’s base engine makes 601 horsepower, and the Tesla Model Y Performance base engine makes 455 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia EV6 GT and the Tesla Model Y Performance have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,600 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$54,633
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,990 - $64,380
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$34,134 - $55,168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,191
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,191 - $49,191
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$39,583
Depreciation %:
62%
Resale Value $:
$24,217
Residual Value %:
38%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
59.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
47% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
61.6%
Resale Value $:
Residual Value %:
38.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61.6% - 70%
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia EV6 GT
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 Tesla Model Y Performance
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:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 72Ranking
14 out of / 57Ranking
15 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 72Ranking
27 out of / 72Ranking
32 out of / 72Ranking
36 out of / 72Ranking
42 out of / 72Ranking
61 out of / 72Tesla Model Y Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 47Ranking
3 out of / 35Ranking
4 out of / 72Ranking
5 out of / 72Ranking
5 out of / 47Ranking
6 out of / 47Ranking
6 out of / 47Ranking
8 out of / 72Ranking
8 out of / 47Ranking
11 out of / 72Ranking
11 out of / 47Ranking
12 out of / 47Ranking
16 out of / 72Ranking
16 out of / 57Ranking
17 out of / 72Ranking
17 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 47Ranking
22 out of / 72Ranking
23 out of / 47Ranking
27 out of / 72Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
Other Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Launch Series, Long Range
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
601 hp
Torque:
545 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp
Torque:
487 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.103 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
87 / 79 / 83
Range (city/hwy):
231 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
84 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7.3 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
82 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
12 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
33.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4883 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4398 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
188.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R21
