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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Kia Sportage?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,908 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 614 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 significantly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is visibly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries markedly more – 580 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly superior overall 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.

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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 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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