Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.3 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range. 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD has the higher listed output at 229 hp; 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 11 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
2025 Kia EV5 Long Range carries the longer listed range at 600 km, against 535 km for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is listed at 15.7 kWh/100km. Both list the same maximum DC charging power of 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
2025 Kia EV5 Long Range provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 513 litres versus 480 litres, a difference of 33 litres. 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range is listed at 750 kg. 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is 80 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 $45,900 for 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range. 2026 Kia EV6 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.