Head-to-head
2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 92.9 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range.
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2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 …
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The 2025 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia EV6
Clear winThe Kia EV6 wins clearly, 92.9 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 55.6
Safety 2025 Kia EV6 leads by 12.9
Fuel & range 2025 BMW i4 leads by 2.9
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia EV6overall 92.9 | 2025 BMW i4overall 72 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 97.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.5 | 71.6 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 44.4 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.9 | 72 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Kia EV6: base trim Light RWD · BMW i4: base trim i4 eDrive35 RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia EV6 wins
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85).
Where the 2025 BMW i4 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA).
- It goes 29 miles further on a charge (266 against 237 miles of EPA range).
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($650 a year).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 167 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 128 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 103 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 | — |
| Transmission type | Gear Reduction Unit | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 185 in | — |
| Overall width | 74 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.7 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 39 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,132 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,115 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm | — |
| Rear suspension type | 5 Multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
145 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion-type with sensor) - Junction Turning | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | std | — |
| Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | std | — |
| Remote 3D View and Remote Inside View via My BMW App (with Parking Assistant Plus) | — | opt |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Head-Up Display (full-color, with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | — | opt |
| BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system | — | std |
| Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App | — | std |
| Smartphone Digital Key | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| Vehicle location via My BMW App | — | std |
| 12.3-inch navigation display unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, with integrated Modem (AVN 5.0 with TMU) | std | — |
| Augmented View for BMW Maps navigation (with BMW Live Cockpit Professional) | — | opt |
| BMW Curved Display (12.3-inch instrument cluster + 14.9-inch control display) | — | std |
| BMW iDrive with QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5 | — | std |
| BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control | — | std |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | std | — |
| Front tweeter (x2) | std | — |
| Personal eSIM with 5G mobile communications standard | — | std |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| Steering wheel paddle shifters | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Wireless phone charger | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic | std | — |
| Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) connector | opt | — |
| Central door locks | std | — |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | std | — |
| Front and rear air conditioning vents | std | — |
Seating8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| 2nd row reclining | std | — |
| Combination recycled fabric / SynTex seat material | std | — |
| Front and rear adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Manual passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining | std | — |
| Sport seats in perforated Sensatec (standard) | — | std |
| Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting (optional, five colors including Black with Red Highlight) | — | opt |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | std |
Interior31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror | std | — |
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | std | — |
| Artificial leather steering wheel | std | — |
| Cloth trim roof | std | — |
| Coat hook (x1) | std | — |
| Door courtesy reflector | std | — |
| Fineline Light open-pored fine wood trim | — | opt |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | std | — |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | std | — |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | std | — |
| Galvanic finish for gear selector, BMW iDrive Controller, and Start/Stop button | — | opt |
| Glove box with illumination | std | — |
| Grey Blue Ash open-pored fine wood trim | — | opt |
| Leather steering wheel | — | std |
| LED center room lamp | std | — |
| LED map lamp | std | — |
| LED puddle lamps | std | — |
| M Fine Brushed Aluminum interior trim | — | opt |
| M leather steering wheel, three-spoke, flat-bottomed rim with black center stripe (M Sport Package) | — | opt |
| Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | std | — |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | std | — |
| Two-spoke steering wheel with polygonal rim and illuminated multifunction buttons (standard) | — | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Carpeted floor mats | opt | — |
| LED rear cargo light | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | std | — |
Exterior27 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Projection LED headlamps | std | — |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels (with M Sport Package) | — | opt |
| 20-inch BMW Individual Aero bi-color wheels in double-spoke design | — | opt |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | — |
| Adaptive Full LED Headlights | — | std |
| Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | std | — |
| Black-painted wheel arches | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Headlight Welcome Light animation | — | std |
| Heated (Defroster) tailgate | std | — |
| High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) | std | — |
| High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper | std | — |
| High-gloss black outside mirrors | std | — |
| High-gloss black side sills | std | — |
| Laserlight taillights (with Adaptive Full LED Headlights) | — | std |
| M high-gloss Shadowline with extended elements (optional) | — | opt |
| M Sport Package (includes M leather steering wheel, M front apron with large side air intakes, diffuser element in Black high-gloss, 19-inch M Aero bi-color wheels) | — | opt |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | — | std |
| Rear (left) charge port door | std | — |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | — |
| Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) | std | — |
| Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop lamp | std | — |
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 125 kW Electric Motor Output | std | — |
| 63.0 kWh Battery | std | — |
| Drive mode select | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes | std | — |
| In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) | opt | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber | std | — |
| McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo cover | opt | — |
| Cargo power outlet | std | — |
| Hidden storage tray in cargo area | std | — |
| Luggage board | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV6
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★★
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 53 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (39), Power Train (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (10)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
BMW i4
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 12 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Steering (2)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV6Light RWD | BMW i4i4 eDrive35 RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $42,900 – $63,800 8 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | EV6 Standard Range RWD | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 116 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $650 |
| EV range | 237 mi | 266 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 BMW i4?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 92.9 to 72, on tech & comfort, safety. The BMW i4 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia EV6 scores 92.9 and the 2025 BMW i4 72. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 BMW i4?
2025 Kia EV6: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Kia EV6 and the 2025 BMW i4?
Where the 2025 Kia EV6 wins: it lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 1, lists more comfort and tech equipment (45 points against 20 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 85). Where the 2025 BMW i4 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 53 filed with NHTSA) and goes 29 miles further on a charge (266 against 237 miles of EPA range). What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($650 a year).