Head to head
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Shown: 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) Auto (A1), the median MPG trim of 4 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 25
Kia EV6
Shown: 2026 EV6 AWD GT Auto (A1), the only 2026 trim.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 0
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 0
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) Auto (A1) | 2026 Kia EV6 AWD GT Auto (A1) |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels) | EV6 AWD GT |
| MPG Hwy | 88 mpg | 79 mpg |
| MPG City | 108 mpg | 87 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 98 mpg | 83 mpg |
| Elec. Range | 269 mi | 231 mi |
| Recharge hrs | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Range per hour (240V) | 33 mi/hr | 27 mi/hr |
| Fuel $/yr | $800 | $900 |
| Motor kW | 74 | 175 |
| Length | 183 in | 185 in |
| Height | 63 in | 61 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 114 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,200 lb | 4,398 lb |
| Recalls | 2 | 0 |
| Complaints | 25 | 0 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.