[Say Watt]

In a half-century of driving, I've owned six different BMW's. When I test drove the EV6 GT-Line I said, "This is like a BMW only better." Then I found out that the lead designer was Albert Biermann from the BMW "M" Group. Disneyland "E" ride - for those who remember the ticket book days

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[Hickey]

Mostly due to availability. I was on a wait list for an Ioniq 5 and had passed up on another Ioniq 5 due to color preference. I got a surprise message from my local dealer that they had an EV6 in and I went the next morning to see it, consider it, and then ended up buying it. The Ioniq 5 I was waiting was not due to arrive until March sometime, the EV6 I bought on Feb 9.

All of that said, I do actually like the EV6 a lot. It is more conventionally styled both inside and out. Theoretically it will have slightly more range due to its shape. It has some options I want without also having the largest wheels and therefore thinest sidewall tires. It doesn't have a glass top, just a quiet, insulated steel roof. It doesn't seem to collect dirt on the rear glass as much as the Ioniq 5, probably due to shape. It has the vehicle-to-load kit.

I'd be happy with either car. The Ioniq 5 is very cool looking and comfortable. The EV6 is beautiful and well equipped. I've no regrets with the one that is in my garage.

 

[Kandiru]

Handling, almost all road reviews comment how much better it is in the twisties compared to the Ioniq5. Also in an EV aerodymanics matter a lot for range, something the boxy Ioniq5 is also lacking.

This is just trolling from a Tesla driver, my Model S is getting older and I am eyeing the Korean offerings very closely, esp the upcoming GV60 cousin, just something about the split lighting and curves on the Genesis line I find very attractive.

 

[Robocheme]

OP, here. Thanks for all of your views and comments. Here are my thoughts so far,

I'm kind of neutral on the looks of the Ioniq 5. It's kind of boxy, but it's OK. I love the look of the front of the EV6, but I really disliked the rear of it when I first saw it, Like most things, the more I see it, the more I get used to it.

The key factor for choosing the EV6 was the interior. I like the curved displayed and the center console. The interior of the Ioniq 5 is so blah. It kind of reminds me of the front of a school bus. Just a big boring space.

Everything else is pretty much a push, except that I can get a GT-line RWD quicker than a Limited RWD (they don't even make them yet).

Thanks again.

 

[Ev6extreme]

We're still undecided between the two cars and given that they are so similar spec-wise, I'd like to hear why you like the EV6 over the Ioniq 5. (Since this is a EV6 forum, I'm assuming that most people here have made this choice.)

Obviously, they look quite different and since styling preferences are so subjective, I'd like to hear why you picked the EV6 over the Ioniq 5, if exterior styling isn't part of the equation. If exterior styling was the sole or predominate reason, please let me know.

Thanks, I just want to make sure that haven't missed anything.

 

[Ev6extreme]

I ave watched a comparison 5 ev’s and between the Kia ev6 and ioniq5 the Kia won in a range comparison due to better aerodynamics the model Y Tesla won but not by much mustang was 4 the Volkswagen was 5

 

[patrick]

Besides the hideous Talbot Horizon look of the Ioniq 5, I chose the EV6 because of the 7 year vs 5 year warranty, and the fact that the Kia dealership offered 8000EUR more trade-in value for my 2014 Tesla Model S than the Hyundai dealership. I first test-drove the Ioniq 5, which didn't impress me, and later the EV6, which just felt better. The Ioniq 5 would have been about 2000EUR cheaper, and would have had a 10 months wait, instead of the 12 months for the EV6.

 

[accelerus]

Ioniq wasn't on my radar because I simply don't like how the interior looks, the flat "ipad" look. Like they wanted to go minimalistic but couldn't commit fully. And I didn't really want a "big hot hatch" looking car. I'm not going to totally crap on the ioniq 5 though, I do like the headlights and pixelated rear lights and full length glass top, sliding center console would have been nice. But outside of those three things there's nothing else appealing enough to get me to spend big bucks on it.

 

[Paul Henry X-Ray]

I echo a lot of what has been said by others. I actually ordered an Ioniq 5 as I like the external looks. However, I was never happy with jnterior look i.e. the dash screens and the hard scratchy plastics on the doors. I also felt that you sit on the Ioniq5 rather than in it

And I echo you on this I don't like the interior on the Ioniq 5 at all. I do admit I like the exterior styling better than the EV6, but the 2-tone paint options remind me of the Lexus vehicle from the 90's & early 2000's. You can sort of "hide" it by selecting Cyber Gray Metallic, but it still doesn't match. I don't dislike the EV6's exterior enough to pass on it.

The other thing that really annoys me is, as other users have mentioned, the Ioniq 5's roof doesn't open. I'm really tired of seeing all of these EV options come to the market with a fixed glass roof. The GV60 is the latest.

Nope, exterior (and especially interior) styling is the only reason, for me. To me, the Ioniq 5 looks like an updated (and enlarged) 80's Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon (Talbot Horizon). I just can't un-see that.

lol, well said. That's the result of retro-modern styling, I guess. I'm also watching the Nissan Ariya, but you can only get AWD with blue interior. Similar to your perspective, I can't un-see the blue velour cloth interior of my grandmother's Chevrolet Celebrity wagon.

 

[Manticore]

EV6 over Ionic 5:
(excluding style)
EV6 available in every state
Much nicer interior
Kia way ahead of Hyundai and Genesis in dedication and promotion of electric cars
Fear of resale value on such an ugly car
Bland interior
Fear of divorce if I brought something that ugly home

 

[ronsk74]

For the most part all of my reasons have been stated but unless I missed it, I'll add the additional 8 inches of wheelbase. With the same size cargo area this equates mostly to additional leg room which my passengers have liked. I really like the display better as well.

 

[halogen peptide]

Hi all, new member here. I own both of these vehicles and love them both. I drive the Ioniq 5 SEL, and the wife drives the EV6 Wind Tech. We have an additional one of each in the family and friend circle as well.

This comparison has been well discussed at this point, so I will bring up some things I have not seen mentioned (or in some cases, contrary to what I've seen):

• The doors are cut higher and longer, making it easier to help a child into the back seat. In the EV6, unless you (the parent) are shorter than say 5'7", you have to be careful to avoid bumping the noggin on the way in. This is the biggest single reason I chose it (availability aside)
• The hip point on the I5 rear seat is noticably higher. This can be good for rear seat adults of average-ish height, and maybe less so for shorter passengers or children without boosters.
• I believe the EV6 drives noticably sharper without any degradation in ride comfort. I actually prefer the ride in the Kia, as it seems to settle more quickly. After driving the Hyundai for a few weeks, my wife was thrilled when the EV6 arrived, as it comparitively reminds her of her GTI (key phrase being comparitively--she's not a car nut)
• The efficiency, as far as I can tell, is close enough to be within the noise. I technically get a higher mi/kwh reading though we drive identical routes, but it's probably more an indication of climate control usage and amount of idling.
• For my build (5'9" 160lb, athletic cut suit jacket), the Hyundai seats are noticably--and counterintuitively--more supportive. I have room to slide side-to-side in the Kia. Pictures make this seem unlikely, but for me it's true
• The interior arguably looks more upscale in the Kia, but to me, feels better in the Hyundai. This probably boils down to better padding at elbow touchpoints, and large swaths of rough plastic on the seat backs (though I have no problem with this, as it will probably stand up better to the kicking toddler). Again, this is based on the mid trim of each. I believe the base I5 lacks some of the padding of the SEL and limited.
• The base audio system in the Hyundai is, to my ears, head and shoulders better sounding than the Meridian in the Kia: more spacious, more effortless, better extension, more punch, better resolution... I could go on. The Hyundai's far exceeded my expectations, and the Kia's is definitely one of the worst sounding systems I've ever had in a car, and I've had many.
• I didn't want a sunroof of any kind, but if one is forced on me, I do prefer fixed ones over sliding ones because they seem less potentially problematic.
• The "frunk" on both of these in the NA market appears to be more of a checklist item than anything. Incredibly, the one in the EV6 is actually smaller, but it can still fit a portable jump starter and charging cable.
• One oddity with the EV6 is the location of the reverse light, which can be below line of sight in many situations. I was parallel parked behind my wife and could not see her reverse light at all.
• The feeling of spaciousness in the front seat goes to the Hyundai because of its design, for better or worse.
• The back seats are both relatively cavernous, and I wouldn't know from sitting in them that one has a wheel base 4" longer.
• The switching center stack controls on the EV6 are less distracting than I expected. I still wouldn't have chosen this, but it is something we can live with.

This list may seem a bit Hyundai slanted, but I figure most of the virtues of the EV6 have been well documented so I didn't repeat them here.

Bottom line for me: the Kia drives better by a noticable margin. If the seats fit you well, you're not concerned about loading kids in the back (or they can climb in on their own), and it's available to you, it's a great choice. The 360 camera being available as an option on the mid level is enticing.

The Hyundai is worth considering if you need maximum rear seat accessibility. Many may find the sound system more satisfying, in case that's important.

Both of these are very versatile and satisfying. Can't go wrong, really.

 

[Importguy]

Hi all, new member here. I own both of these vehicles and love them both. I drive the Ioniq 5 SEL, and the wife drives the EV6 Wind Tech. We have an additional one of each in the family and friend circle as well.

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This comparison has been well discussed at this point, so I will bring up some things I have not seen mentioned (or in some cases, contrary to what I've seen):

• The doors are cut higher and longer, making it easier to help a child into the back seat. In the EV6, unless you (the parent) are shorter than say 5'7", you have to be careful to avoid bumping the noggin on the way in. This is the biggest single reason I chose it (availability aside)
• The hip point on the I5 rear seat is noticably higher. This can be good for rear seat adults of average-ish height, and maybe less so for shorter passengers or children without boosters.
• I believe the EV6 drives noticably sharper without any degradation in ride comfort. I actually prefer the ride in the Kia, as it seems to settle more quickly. After driving the Hyundai for a few weeks, my wife was thrilled when the EV6 arrived, as it comparitively reminds her of her GTI (key phrase being comparitively--she's not a car nut)
• The efficiency, as far as I can tell, is close enough to be within the noise. I technically get a higher mi/kwh reading though we drive identical routes, but it's probably more an indication of climate control usage and amount of idling.
• For my build (5'9" 160lb, athletic cut suit jacket), the Hyundai seats are noticably--and counterintuitively--more supportive. I have room to slide side-to-side in the Kia. Pictures make this seem unlikely, but for me it's true
• The interior arguably looks more upscale in the Kia, but to me, feels better in the Hyundai. This probably boils down to better padding at elbow touchpoints, and large swaths of rough plastic on the seat backs (though I have no problem with this, as it will probably stand up better to the kicking toddler). Again, this is based on the mid trim of each. I believe the base I5 lacks some of the padding of the SEL and limited.
• The base audio system in the Hyundai is, to my ears, head and shoulders better sounding than the Meridian in the Kia: more spacious, more effortless, better extension, more punch, better resolution... I could go on. The Hyundai's far exceeded my expectations, and the Kia's is definitely one of the worst sounding systems I've ever had in a car, and I've had many.
• I didn't want a sunroof of any kind, but if one is forced on me, I do prefer fixed ones over sliding ones because they seem less potentially problematic.
• The "frunk" on both of these in the NA market appears to be more of a checklist item than anything. Incredibly, the one in the EV6 is actually smaller, but it can still fit a portable jump starter and charging cable.
• One oddity with the EV6 is the location of the reverse light, which can be below line of sight in many situations. I was parallel parked behind my wife and could not see her reverse light at all.
• The feeling of spaciousness in the front seat goes to the Hyundai because of its design, for better or worse.
• The back seats are both relatively cavernous, and I wouldn't know from sitting in them that one has a wheel base 4" longer.
• The switching center stack controls on the EV6 are less distracting than I expected. I still wouldn't have chosen this, but it is something we can live with.

This list may seem a bit Hyundai slanted, but I figure most of the virtues of the EV6 have been well documented so I didn't repeat them here.

Bottom line for me: the Kia drives better by a noticable margin. If the seats fit you well, you're not concerned about loading kids in the back (or they can climb in on their own), and it's available to you, it's a great choice. The 360 camera being available as an option on the mid level is enticing.

The Hyundai is worth considering if you need maximum rear seat accessibility. Many may find the sound system more satisfying, in case that's important.

Both of these are very versatile and satisfying. Can't go wrong, really.

I don't know how early your EV6 was built, but there has been a software update that improves the Meridian's sound, according to some owners' postings. The unit we have, which was built in March '22, sounds fine, and is comparable to the H-K system in our BMW, and previous B&O that we had in our Audi.

 

[Dale Hemrick]

The Ioniq 5 is cool looking, but I think the interior is much too minivan-like for my taste. The EV6 interior is much more like a sporty, modern cockpit. However, one of the biggest deciding factors was the fact that the EV6 is available in nice colors like blue, red, and yellow rather than just a palette of boring shades of mostly gray.

 

[Ziggy2]

Oddly enough, the white bezels around the display screens on the I5 were a big no for me. The graphics seem to "float" much better with the black bezel vs. the stark contrast of the white. Just my opinion.

 

[Phil Hyde]

For me it was quite simply that I was able to get an EV6 more easily (and first).

 

[jcbrf4]

Thank you to all of you giving your "real world" experience to the forum. I have read scores of these in trying to decide what to do. I am still on the fence between the I5 and EV6 and have deposits on both with projected delivery early 2024 in both cases (Canada). Many of you like the ride of the EV6 better which sways me that way although my commute does not have me driving any 'twisties' so may not really experience any real world difference. The I5 on the other hand is slightly less expensive in Canada and is more "roomy" for passengers and like a previous post, I would prefer the fixed moonroof to avoid another mechanism that can break. I actually like the styling equally for different reasons, but agree the white bezels would be my first modification for the I5.
As I will have to wait at least another year, I think I'm landing in the "whichever car I can get first wins" camp. Now if Chevy can get their Blazer EV out in a timely manner and the price beats the I5/EV6, then all of my angst around these two very attractive vehicles may be for nothing. Thanks again to all of the contributors on this forum!

 

[Bultark]

For me it was easy, most reviews I've seen have been 'warm' to the Ioniq 5 (UK YouTube channel called wowcar for example) and have been impressed by the EV6.

I was actually going to go with the Volo XC40 full electric car, but the EV6 has won me a round