Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $71,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV6 opens at $72,590. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the more affordable entry point by $600.

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 $79,189 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. Adult occupant protection scored 97% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 90% for the Kia EV6.

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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 and power tailgate that you will not find on the Kia EV6. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 runs a pure electric powertrain 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 counters with its electric setup making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 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 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77.4kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 77.4kWh (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 4,635mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Kia EV6 at 4,680mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 527L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 490L in the Kia EV6, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 37L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV6 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 0kg 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 7 years (Kia EV6). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.