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Kia EV6 vs. Polestar 2

In comparing the Kia EV6 to the Polestar 2, the Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia EV6 versus the Polestar 2, the Kia EV6 is a better car than the Polestar 2.

Kia EV6 versus Polestar 2 Pricing

For a new model, the Kia EV6's price is between $50,459 and $65,014, with the Polestar 2 priced between $52,233 and $71,166.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Kia EV6’s base engine makes 225 horsepower, and the Polestar 2 base engine makes 231 horsepower. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 310 miles. The 2 is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 270 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the EV6 is 68 hours (120V), while the charge time for the 2 is 8 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison

The Kia EV6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Polestar 2 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.

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2023 Kia EV6

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2023 Polestar 2

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$50,459 - $65,014

Used Asking Price:

$48,868 - $64,258

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$52,233 - $71,166

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

60.8%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

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Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

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Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

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Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 25

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Trim Levels

GT, GT-Line, Wind

Trim Levels

BST Edition 270, Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor

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

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

225 hp

Torque:

258 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

231 hp

Torque:

243 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

MPGe:

127 / 101 / 117

Range (city/hwy):

310 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

77.4 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

68 hours (120V)

Engine Specifications

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

MPGe:

113 / 100 / 107

Range (city/hwy):

270 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

78 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

8 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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:

41.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.6 inches

Cargo Space:

15.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

89.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4255 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:

4396 lbs

Width:

78.1 inches

Height:

58.2 inches

Length:

181.3 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R19