Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $76,200 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV6 opens at $72,590. That makes the Kia EV6 the more affordable entry point by $3,610.

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 $83,820 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 packs more ADAS features with 7 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 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 7 in the Kia EV6. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV6 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV6 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio that you will not find on the Kia EV6. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets leather upholstery while the Kia EV6 offers synthetic leather.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 7.7 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV6 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 84kWh (Kia EV6), giving WLTP ranges of 433km and 541km. DC fast charging peaks at 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 240kW (Kia EV6).

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,655mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 40mm shorter than the Kia EV6 at 4,695mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 490L in the Kia EV6, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 30L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV6 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.