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Kia Ev6 Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia EV6 GT Line and Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia EV6 GT Line comes with a price of ₹ 60.97 Lakh and Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD is priced at ₹ 46.05 Lakh. Kia EV6 GT Line equipped with engine whereas Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD has .
Kia EV6 GT Line comes with a price of ₹ 60.97 Lakh and Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD is priced at ₹ 46.05 Lakh. Kia EV6 GT Line equipped with engine whereas Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD has .
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹60.97 Lakh | ₹46.05 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹1,12,574 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹85,031 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹60.97 Lakh
₹46.05 Lakh
EMI
₹1,12,574 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹85,031 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Colors
| Engine | Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable | Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable | ||
| Engine Type | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 708 | 631 | ||
| Transmission | Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode | Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | 192 | 185 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 5.2 | 7.6 | ||
| Battery | 77.4 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan | 72.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle | ||
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | - | - | ||
| Others | Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode | Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||
| Max Motor Performance | 226 bhp, 350 Nm | 215 bhp, 350 Nm | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger |
Engine
Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driving Range (km)
708
631
Transmission
Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Top Speed (kmph)
192
185
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
5.2
7.6
Battery
77.4 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
72.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
-
Electric Motor
1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle
1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Rear Axle
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
-
-
Others
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Max Motor Performance
226 bhp, 350 Nm
215 bhp, 350 Nm
Turbocharger / Supercharger
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | - | - | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 572 | 531 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
-
-
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Bootspace (litres)
572
531
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
| Spare Wheel | Steel | |||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 235 / 55 R19 | 255 / 45 R20 | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Rear Suspension | Multi Link | Multi-link | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | McPherson strut | ||
| Rear Tyres | 235 / 55 R19 | 255 / 45 R20 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | 5.9 | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
235 / 55 R19
255 / 45 R20
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Suspension
Multi Link
Multi-link
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
McPherson strut
Rear Tyres
235 / 55 R19
255 / 45 R20
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.9
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2900 | 3000 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1570 | 1625 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4695 | 4635 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1890 | 1890 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 178 | 163 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2900
3000
Height (mm)
1570
1625
Length (mm)
4695
4635
Width (mm)
1890
1890
Ground Clearance (mm)
178
163
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Electrically Adjustable | |||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black | Black |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
Black
Black
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | 8 | 8 | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimted | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | 160000 | 160000 |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
8
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimted
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
160000
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | - | ||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes with Auto Hold | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
Air Purifier
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heater
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Third Row AC Zone
-
-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
Yes with Auto Hold
12V Power Outlets
Cruise Control
Cabin Boot Access
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | |||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | |||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 12.3 | 12.3 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
iPod Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Android Auto
Wireless
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
12.3
12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
DVD Playback
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Gesture Control
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
6
8
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed |
Door Ajar Warning
Clock
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Distance to Empty
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Average Speed
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | ||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit |
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | |||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | LED | - | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | 64 | - | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Taillights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Cornering Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Fog Lights
LED
-
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlights
LED
LED
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
64
-
Puddle Lamps
Automatic Headlamps
Glovebox Lamp
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| One Touch Down | Front | All | ||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Silver | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | Front | All |
One Touch Down
Front
All
Soft-close Door
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Silver
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Defogger
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
Front
All
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down) | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | All | Front only | ||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | Cooled | Heated and cooled | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather | ||
| Interior Colours | - | Dark Pebble Gray | ||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Single Tone | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full |
Massage Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Seatback Pockets
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Third Row Seat Type
Ventilated Seats
All
Front only
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Seat Adjustment
10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seat Type
Cooled
Heated and cooled
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Colours
-
Dark Pebble Gray
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Driver Armrest
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
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Pros And Cons
Kia EV6
- The EV6 offers good range and rapid charging, with an estimated range of up to 300 miles on a single charge and a fast-charging capability that can replenish up to 80% of the battery in just 18 minutes using a 350-kW charger.
- The EV6 features excellent techs, such as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- A vehicle-to-load (V2L) external port that can supply up to 3.6 kW of power to run multiple devices.
- The EV6 has top safety scores, with 20 standard active advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a rigid body structure that uses high-strength steel and aluminium to enhance crashworthiness and reduce weight.
- The EV6 showcases a compelling design, with a cool exterior design.
- The EV6 has wild GT performance, with a GT model that delivers 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque, can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 161 mph.
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