Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Nissan Ariya
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Kia EV6: 6 Nissan Ariya: 1.2
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Kia EV6 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | — | — |
| Range | 319 mi (EPA) | 289 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 168 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | — | — |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 289 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 35 min).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 1.2).
Kia EV6
6
Nissan Ariya
1.2
Best for X
Best for range
Kia EV6
319
Best for charging speed
Kia EV6
20
Best for value
—
Insufficient data
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Tie
50 utility index
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