Kia EV6 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Kia EV6 starts from $72,590 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 opens at $76,200. 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 $79,849 and $83,820 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 Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Kia EV6 and 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV6 misses.

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

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

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

The Kia EV6 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 7.3 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 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 (Kia EV6) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5), giving WLTP ranges of 541km and 433km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Kia EV6) vs 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5).

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

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

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.