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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Kia PV5?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia PV5

  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia PV5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,222 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 264 km more than the Kia PV5.

PV5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers substantially more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia PV5 is barely lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers substantially more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 929 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries substantially more – 790 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 352 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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