BMW iX1 vs Kia EV6

The BMW iX1 starts from $78,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV6 opens at $72,590. That makes the Kia EV6 the more affordable entry point by $6,310.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $86,790 and $79,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BMW iX1 and Kia EV6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the BMW iX1 and 90% for the Kia EV6.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BMW iX1 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Kia EV6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW iX1 and 7 in the Kia EV6.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX1 stands out with power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Kia EV6. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 247Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

The Kia EV6 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Kia EV6 has the clear power advantage at 168kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW iX1 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.7kWh (BMW iX1) vs 77.4kWh (Kia EV6), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 541km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (BMW iX1) vs 240kW (Kia EV6).

The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 180mm shorter than the Kia EV6 at 4,680mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW iX1 and 490L in the Kia EV6, giving the BMW iX1 a 10L advantage.

For towing, the BMW iX1 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW iX1) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.