Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.8 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the higher listed output at 351 hp; 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 122 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 493 Nm and 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. 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 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD carries the longer listed range at 574 km, against 535 km for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is listed at 15.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 250 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 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 854 litres versus 480 litres, a difference of 374 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 1,600 kg. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is 102 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 $45,990 for 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 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.