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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or ZEEKR 001?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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ZEEKR 001

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly 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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,378 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 60 km more than the ZEEKR 001.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the ZEEKR 001 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 84 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, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is somewhat lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers visibly more boot space – 539 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 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.

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 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Hyundai IONIQ 6
ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
ZEEKR
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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