Kia EV6 vs. Tesla Model X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model X 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 Tesla Model X.
In comparing the Kia EV6's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Tesla Model X has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia EV6's and the Tesla Model X's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Kia EV6 ranges from $37,834 to $59,993 while a used 2025 Tesla Model X is priced between $63,950 to $104,692.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia EV6 loses 61.5 percent of its value and the Tesla Model X loses 63.4 percent of its value. This means the Kia EV6 retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model X.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia EV6’s base engine makes 167 horsepower, and the Tesla Model X base engine makes 670 horsepower. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 240 miles. The Model X is rated to deliver an average of 103 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 329 miles.This gives the Kia EV6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Tesla Model X the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the EV6 is 5.7 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model X is 14 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Tesla Model X has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model X have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
84990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
58595 - 94900
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
82795
Price Range:
63950 - 104692
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78134
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
63386 - 84612
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
26616
Depreciation %:
0.62042072
Resale Value $:
16284
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.71690286
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.70263951 - 0.73116621
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Tesla Model X
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:
2.812407282651012
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
230.26512601577804
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 230.3
Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 82Ranking
19 out of / 82Ranking
19 out of / 82Ranking
29 out of / 82Ranking
38 out of / 82Ranking
42 out of / 82Ranking
43 out of / 82Ranking
67 out of / 82Ranking
68 out of / 82Tesla Model X Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 82Ranking
1 out of / 82Ranking
1 out of / 82Ranking
1 out of / 52Ranking
1 out of / 52Ranking
1 out of / 52Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 82Ranking
3 out of / 52Ranking
4 out of / 82Ranking
4 out of / 52Ranking
7 out of / 82Ranking
7 out of / 52Ranking
7 out of / 52Ranking
8 out of / 82Ranking
8 out of / 52Ranking
8 out of / 52Ranking
8 out of / 52Ranking
9 out of / 82Ranking
9 out of / 52Ranking
10 out of / 52Ranking
12 out of / 82Ranking
14 out of / 82Ranking
15 out of / 82Ranking
25 out of / 82Ranking
35 out of / 40Ranking
62 out of / 67Available 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
Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
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 / 150000 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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
103 / 94 / 98
Range (city/hwy):
329 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 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:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
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:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
91.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.1 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5148 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Exterior Colors
Blue
Midnight Lake Blue
Silver
Panthera Metal
White
Glacial White Pearl
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Black
Solid Black
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Cream
White
Black and White
