Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: verdict and specifications
The EV6 effortlessly claims victory in this pure-electric head-to-head, offering a more involving driving experience, better on-board technology and a superior cabin to the ID.4 GTX
1st: Kia EV6 – 4.5 stars
Quick yet engaging to drive, with a luxurious-feeling cabin overflowing with technology, plus rapid-charging capability beyond that of £100,000 flagship models, the Kia EV6 stands head and shoulders above the VW. It’s also more efficient and covered by a significantly longer warranty. The boot is a little smaller than its more conventional SUV rival and the ride is on the firm side, but this was a landslide of a victory for the EV6. Read our full review to find out more.
2nd: Volkswagen ID.4 GTX – 3.5 stars
Volkswagen’s first electric performance car fails to cover itself in glory, or live up to the expectations of its GTX badge. It’s not even close to being as much fun to drive as a GTI, let alone the EV6 it faced off against here. Plus, all the GTX's strengths, from its big boot, good passenger space and ride comfort, are present in any ID.4; there's very little to distinguish this range-topper from the less expensive versions. Read our full review to find out more.
Specifications
|
Car |
Kia EV6 AWD GT-Line S |
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX |
|---|---|---|
|
List price/total as tested |
£51,945 / £51,945 |
£49,025 / £50,895 |
|
Engine |
Dual electric motors + lithium-ion battery |
Dual electric motors + lithium-ion battery |
|
Transmission |
Single-speed auto / all-wheel drive |
Single-speed auto / all-wheel drive |
|
Battery capacity (total/usable) |
82.5 / 77.4 kWh |
82 / 77 kWh |
|
Power / torque |
321bhp / 605Nm |
295bhp / 460Nm |
|
0-60mph |
5.2s |
6.2s |
|
Top speed |
114mph |
112mph |
|
Charge time (socket/wallbox/rapid) |
24hrs 45mins / 8hrs 30mins / 18mins |
24hrs 30mins / 8hrs 15mins / 34mins |
|
Claimed / predicted range |
300 / 240 miles |
299 / 208 miles |
|
Road tax / BiK rate |
£104 / 1% |
£98 / 1% |
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Length / width / height / wheelbase |
4,680 / 1,880 / 1,550 / 2,900mm |
4,584 / 1,852 / 1,631 / 2,771mm |
|
Boot capacity (seats up/down) |
480 / 1,260 litres |
543 / 1,575 litres |
