Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across 12 tests for each model. It also gives useful context on year ranges, with both the Hyundai and Kia entries represented from 2022 to 2025.
Among production results, the Ioniq 5 is the quicker 0–60 mph performer by 0.4 second and the quicker quarter-mile vehicle by 0.2 second. Its fastest recorded production run is the 2025 Ioniq 5 N at 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and 11.0 seconds in the quarter mile, while the quickest production EV6 listed is the 2025 EV6 GT at 3.2 seconds and 11.2 seconds. Median 0–60 figures are tied at 4.4 seconds.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2025, where the Ioniq 5 also holds the quicker recorded 0–60 mph result by 0.4 second. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, test sources, and how each model’s acceleration results vary across the lineup rather than relying on a single headline number.
Ioniq 5 Fastest 0–60
2.80sec
2025
N
EV6 Fastest 0–60
3.20sec
2025
GT
0–60 Winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
(0.40s faster)
Tests in Database
24
12 + 12
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Category Winners: Ioniq 5 vs EV6
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads 4–1 across 6 performance categories, with the Kia EV6 taking 1 category.
| Category | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.80s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 11.00s Winner | 11.20s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.80s Winner | 3.20s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 11.00s Winner | 11.20s |
| Median production 0–60 | 4.40s Tie | 4.40s Tie |
| Median production ¼ mile | 13.20s | 13.15s Winner |
| Category wins | 4 | 1 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Hyundai Ioniq 5
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 holds the production 0–60 record at 2.80s, 0.40s quicker than the Kia EV6's best of 3.20s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Ioniq 5
2.80s
2025 · N
EV6
3.20s
2025 · GT
0.40s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Ioniq 5
11.00s
2025 · 124.9 mph
EV6
11.20s
2025 · 125.0 mph
0.20s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been clocked at 2.80s 0–60 — 0.40s quicker than the Kia EV6's overall best of 3.20s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Ioniq 5
2.80s
2025 · N
EV6
3.20s
2025 · GT
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Ioniq 5
11.00s
2025 · 124.9 mph
EV6
11.20s
2025 · 125.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are nearly identical — medians of 4.40s and 4.40s respectively.
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 4.40s | 4.40s |
| Average 0–60 | 4.03s | 4.42s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 13.20s | 13.15s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 12.58s | 12.96s |
| Sample (0–60) | 12 | 12 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.80s
N |
3.20s
GT |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 11.00s | 11.20s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2022–2025)
3 shared tested yearsAcross the 3 years both models shared (2022–2025), their median 0–60 times were identical.
Median 0–60 · 2022–2025 era only
Ioniq 5
4.40s
12 production runs
EV6
4.40s
12 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 12 tests spanning 2022–2025, while the Kia EV6 has 12 tests from 2022–2025.
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 12 | 12 |
| Production tests | 12 | 12 |
| Earliest tested year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2025 |
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Related Comparisons
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.