Kia vs. Tesla
When comparing the Kia brand to the Tesla brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Kia versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Kia has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Tesla.
Kia versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Kia versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
Tesla has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia and Tesla tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings
Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Kia offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.
Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Kia EV6
$44,089 - $62,646
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
$30,413 - $40,135
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$29,382 - $38,701
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Kia EV6
$39,028 - $60,425
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
$30,465 - $39,575
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$29,479 - $41,941
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model Y
$44,989 - $56,329
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
$44,989 - $56,329
Tesla Model Y
$44,989 - $56,329
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Kia EV6
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
42.8%
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Kia EV6
167 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Kia Sportage Hybrid
227 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
Not Yet Available
Kia Sportage Hybrid
42 / 44 / 43
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
EV Range
Kia EV6
232 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model Y
279 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
8.2 / 10
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
7.9 / 10
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model Y
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Kia EV6
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
9.0 / 10
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
7.6 / 10
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Kia EV6
#12 of 35 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Kia Sportage
#38 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
EVs
Tesla Model Y
#2 of 35 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Other Comparisons
Tesla Model Y
#2 of 35 in
Safest Electric SUVs
