Kia EV6 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review - Head to Head with 2 of the Hottest EVs

Two of the hottest EV's on the market are the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia EV6. Even though they're based on the same platform, these 2 EV's couldn't be any more different. Join us as we compare their style, interior, and drive and decide which one owe will end up buying.

[wifeandcats]

Just a personal note - I appreciate the 'family touch' to your reviews - makes it more real than a 20-something bachelor doing the review. Also appreciate getting Cynthia's opinion, which can often be a healthy debate. She is an asset for sure and a delightful person as well.

[cphu]

I like the Kia better. It looks more modern inside and out. You can't go wrong with either car.

[klossfam]

We have an I5 Limited and my son has an EV6 GT-Line... We also did Hyundai splash guards on the I5 and drove it for a few days before I installed. They really don't help the rear window issue. We used a good rain repellent (G5) and it helps but a wiper is needed. You are correct too... My son's EV6 rear window stays much cleaner.

[Gweeper]

I prefer the Kia styling but they are both great EVs

[greeun]

나는 ioniq5가 더 좋네요
I prefer ioniq5.
외부 디자인과 개방감 그리고 승차감에서 ev6보다 더 마음에 드네요.
좋은 영상 올려주셔서 감사합니다.

[beautyofgrace]

I like both, but I'm leaning toward the ev6. Hope to test drive both this year.

[Jeff-wbhh]

FYI - You said that these cars do not have 1-pedal driving. That is incorrect. Both of these cars do have 1-pedal driving by flipping the left steering wheel flap lever until it says "i-pedal" on the lower left of the screen, but you have to be in "Drive" and standing still (before you start moving) to get there.

[AshlandBearCat]

Thanks for this comparison. The differences seemed so insignificant until I watched your review. You clearly defined it for me. I’d kind of like to mash up features from fr on each model, but the Ionic 5 seems to have most of what I want.

[toronado]

i prefer Hyundai IONIQ 5. The interior in front is more open and spacious. The boxy 80s styling is just more my preference. Though the KIA EV6 side sculpting is attractive as well. The KIA steering wheel looks nicer. The IONIQ 5 really looks like a concept car and I really like square "pixel" lights. They both should have a rear window wiper. Thanks very much for the comparison video.

[badprognosis]

I have and I5 and the external design has always appealed to me more than the EV6 going back to the pre production images. The reported EV6 sharper handling and upcoming EV6GT appeals to me but there is the upcoming I5 N. Surprisingly the biggest advantage of the I5 for me is the sliding console. With my tight garage it allows me to park very close to my summer car in storage in my garage and exit out the passenger side. With the EV6 I would have to park it outside which is not always great in Canada.

[Cedar]

I love both cars. I thought I was going to go Ionic 5 as I love the exterior retro styling, but i ended up going with an EV6 Wind AWD with tech package. I found the more conservative styling of the EV6 Wind - inside and out - more to my liking (versus the GTline) and more toward what I was attracted to in the Ionic 5.

[BritonRites]

Ioniq 5 for me. I'm tall and need the better headroom. Plus I'm an 80s kid and love the pixel design.

[vincentc.]

Love this kind of head to head comparison, good job guys!

[timaustin]

It's the back seats for me. With Kids, I need the bigger door opening and lighter, more open feel. I want my kids to be as happy as possible back there so it's the Ioniq 5 all the way. Plus, I prefer how it looks.

[beesouljah]

I would buy both if I could, but I'm leaning towards EV6 as my preference. Thanks for the comparison review. 💞☺

[rodbrown]

How good to listen to are you guys, ....normally I skip the detail stuff but not this time!...Very pretty lady!...the gentleman is brilliant in his comments, best I've ever heard, in fact I think this is the best car comparison I have ever seen!
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[wtfx]

actually, the smart tail gate would not automatically open even if you are in the proximity....the doors must be LOCKED in order for the smart tailgate to open as you describe. It's a very odd qwerk of the system and different than what Hyundai has done in the past. Awesome review. As an owner of the ioniq 5, I think you covered it very well...probably the best comparison I have seen yet. Definitely appreciate Cynthia's comments. Was really nice to see 2 full grown adults in the back seat side by side--not many reviewers do this. I ended up chosing the ioniq 5 because I felt the cabin was definitely more airy, aided by the glass roof, but also I much preferred the interior color of the lighter colored interior offered on the ioniq 5. The EV6 just felt too dark on the inside and there was no option for a predominately lighter color headliner/interior. I think KIA should consider expanding their color pallete on the GT-line trim...at least a lighter headliner would make a big difference in the perceived feel IMHO.

[JohnnyJolt]

Would like to have you mention the towing.

[marjoriemelton]

One use for the sliding console in the Ioniq 5 is for purse or backpack storage. I typically have to put my purse in the back seat when I have a passenger. My granddaughter puts her backpack in the floor in front of her feet when she thins she needs to access something out of it. With the sliding console we will have more room for our “in car” stuff.

[gregp.]

Ioniq 5 is the one to pick! My order's already in!