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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Kia XCeed?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally 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 XCeed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,908 £.

XCeed

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 470 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 541 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers marginally more boot space – 426 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Kia XCeed

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 XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
143 - 155 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 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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