Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
When comparing the Kia EV6's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Kia EV6 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia EV6's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia EV6 ranges from $37,336 to $60,052 while a used 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is priced between $35,788 to $59,490. For a new model, the Kia EV6's price is between $40,349 and $59,545, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 priced between $41,270 and $59,794.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia EV6 loses 54.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 52.6 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 retains 1.7 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 Kia EV6’s base engine makes 167 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 base engine makes 168 horsepower. Both the EV6 and the IONIQ 5 are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 232 and 220 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the EV6 and the IONIQ 5 is 5.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,349 - $59,545
Starting MSRP:
$42,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,270 - $59,794
Starting MSRP:
$41,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,434
Price Range:
$37,336 - $60,052
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
191
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,521
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,971
Price Range:
$35,788 - $59,490
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
471
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,054
# Good or Great Deals:
131
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,088
Depreciation %:
56.5%
Resale Value $:
$18,512
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 5
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:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 44Ranking
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17 out of / 44Ranking
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38 out of / 44Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
14 out of / 44Ranking
16 out of / 44Ranking
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28 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Disney100 Platinum Edition, Limited, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
232 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 94 / 110
Range (city/hwy):
220 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
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:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3984 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3968 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Blue
Gravity Blue
Gray
Interstellar Gray
White
Snow White Pearl
Black
Not available
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Gray
Cyber Gray / Shooting Star Gray Matte
White
Atlas White
Black
Abyss Black
Gold
Gravity Gold Matte
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
