Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds. Their listed outputs are also identical at 229 hp. Both specifications list 350 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 570 km, against 535 km for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is listed at 15.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 233 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 480 litres, a difference of 47 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 1,600 kg. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is 20 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $43,100, compared with $44,900 for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.