Head-to-head
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2026 Kia EV6
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 96.7 to 90.6, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Kia EV6 is ahead on safety.
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 5 RWD, is EP…
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A2026 Kia EV6
The 2026 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
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 96.7 to 90.6, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Kia EV6 is ahead on safety.
Tech & comfort 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 29.1
Price 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 7.7
Safety 2026 Kia EV6 leads by 6.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5overall 96.7 | 2026 Kia EV6overall 90.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 92.3 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 99.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85 | 91.7 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 92.8 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 99.6 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 70.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 96.7 | 90.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 5: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · Kia EV6: base trim Light 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 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
- It lists 48 standard driver-assist features against 32.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (63.5 points against 45 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It starts $2,900 lower ($35,000 against $37,900 base MSRP).
Where the 2026 Kia EV6 answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 80).
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($650 a year).
- 115 combined.
- 258 lb-ft.
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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,000 | $37,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 167 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 128 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 115 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 103 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.706 | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | Gear Reduction Unit |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft | 24.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 133 cu-ft | 103 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 39 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 39 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,132 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,114 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson type suspension with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | 5 Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion (R-MDPS) | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 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
216 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 57 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| 2.5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) - 4 Wheels/Channels/Sensors | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Brake Booster - Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) | std | — |
| Cruise controls, Smart | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | — | std |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front crumple zone | std | — |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Outside Mirrors - Blind-Spot Collision Indicator | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks (Power-operated) | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions) | std | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder (Driver and All Passengers) | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion-type with sensor) - Junction Turning | std | std |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | std |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | std | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) | std | std |
| Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | std |
| Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio audio system with onboard Navigation, Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen audio system with 6-speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | 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 |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | — | std |
| Front tweeter (x2) | — | std |
| Hyundai Pay | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability | std | — |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power) | std | — |
| Wireless phone charger | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key & push button start (2) | std | — |
| Remote hood release | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) connector | — | opt |
| 12-volt outlets - 2 total: 1 front, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Central door locks | — | std |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic | std | std |
Climate8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | — | std |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| Front and rear air conditioning vents | — | std |
| Heat Pump (AWD only for SE/SEL/XRT/Limited; standard for N AWD) | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power driver's seat | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| 2nd row reclining | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Combination recycled fabric / SynTex seat material | — | std |
| Front and rear adjustable headrests | — | std |
| Manual passenger seat, sliding and reclining | — | std |
| Power lumbar support - Driver (SE) / Front (SEL, XRT, Limited, N AWD) | std | — |
| Seating capacity - 5 | std | — |
| Seating Surfaces - Stain-resistant Cloth | std | — |
| Heated front seats (3-levels) | std | std |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | std | std |
Interior44 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror | — | std |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display - Speedometer, System Power Gauge, Charge level, Odometer, Trip odometer | std | — |
| Artificial leather steering wheel | — | std |
| Assist Grips (4) | std | — |
| Bottle holders - Front and rear | std | — |
| Center console - Storage compartment and armrest | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Cloth trim roof | — | std |
| Coat hook (x1) | — | std |
| Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual - Rear seat center armrest-mounted | std | — |
| Door courtesy reflector | — | std |
| Door handles - Metallic-painted | std | — |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | — | std |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | — | std |
| Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light | std | — |
| Glove box with illumination | — | std |
| Glove compartment - Damped and Illuminated | std | — |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | std | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| LED center room lamp | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
| LED puddle lamps | — | std |
| Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| Power window switches - Front and rear | std | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | std | — |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | — | std |
| Roof trim - Cloth | std | — |
| Seatback pocket(s) - Front passenger (SE/SEL/XRT) / Both (Limited) | std | — |
| Shift knob - Column-type (stalk); shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke, H-Tex® wrapped | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt + telescoping | std | — |
| Storage tray - Fixed Center Stack | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Door storage pockets - Front and rear | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | std | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | std | std |
| Carpeted floor mats | opt | opt |
| LED rear cargo light | std | std |
| Trip computer | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Projection LED headlamps | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps | — | std |
| "Aero" wiper blades | std | — |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Active grille shutters (lower front grille) | std | — |
| Black-painted wheel arches | — | std |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Charge Port Door - Power open and close | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | 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 |
| LED headlights - MFR-type | std | — |
| Outside Mirrors - LED Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Rear (left) charge port door | — | std |
| Rear spoiler - Integrated with LED CHMSL | std | — |
| Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) | — | std |
| Rear wiper/washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin - Black | std | — |
| Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) | — | std |
| Windshield wiper blade | — | std |
| Auto Light Control headlights | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear (PIO) | opt | — |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | std |
| Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | std |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | std | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop lamp | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 125 kW Electric Motor Output | — | std |
| 63.0 kWh | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow) | std | — |
| In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) | — | std |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | — | std |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | std | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber | — | std |
| Front suspension - MacPherson strut with High-Performance Damper | std | — |
| McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber | — | std |
| Rear suspension - Multi-link (5-link) with High-Performance Damper | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo cover | — | opt |
| Cargo net (PIO) | opt | — |
| Cargo power outlet | — | std |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) | 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, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 5
Safety Signal 80 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 24 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (11), Lane Departure (6), Forward Collision Avoidance (4)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V068000 · 27 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Kia EV6
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia EV6Light RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,000 (base trim) | $37,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,000 – $59,900 10 trims | $37,900 – $53,000 8 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 5 Standard range | EV6 Standard Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 115 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $650 |
| EV range | 245 mi | 237 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2026 Kia EV6?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 96.7 to 90.6, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Kia EV6 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores 96.7 and the 2026 Kia EV6 90.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2026 Kia EV6?
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts lower — $35,000 against $37,900, a gap of $2,900 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2026 Kia EV6?
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Kia EV6: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 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 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2026 Kia EV6?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins: it lists 48 standard driver-assist features against 32, lists more comfort and tech equipment (63.5 points against 45 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and starts $2,900 lower ($35,000 against $37,900 base MSRP). Where the 2026 Kia EV6 answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 80). What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($650 a year), 115 combined, and 258 lb-ft.