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Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Tesla Model Y?

Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely lighter
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Tesla Model Y

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably 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

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Tesla Model Y is somewhat cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV6. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers marginally more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 40 km more than the Kia EV6.

Model Y

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 Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

EV6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV6 is barely lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers considerably more boot space – 836 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries barely more – 472 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y is clearly ahead 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 622 km
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Reviews Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Franz
15 Sept 2025, 11:46:15

The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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