2022 Kia EV6 vs 2021 Tesla Model Y

2022 Kia EV6

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2021 Tesla Model Y

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GT-Line AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
EV6 GT-Line AWD	N/A	N/A	$55,342	$55,900
EV6 GT-Line RWD	N/A	N/A	$50,688	$51,200
EV6 Light RWD	N/A	N/A	$40,492	$40,900
EV6 Wind AWD	N/A	N/A	$50,392	$50,900
EV6 Wind RWD	N/A	N/A	$46,530	$47,000

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model Y Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$58,990
Model Y Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$63,990
Model Y Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$39,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,342

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$55,900

$58,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$932 / month

$983 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 EV6 flexes all the strengths of electric vehicles in a package that’s as thrilling to drive as it is to look at.

The 2021 Tesla Model Y applies the Model 3’s minimalist interface, punchy performance, and roomy design to a taller, even more spacious crossover profile.

TCC Likes

Refined ride and handling
Perky performance
Loads of legroom

Punchy acceleration
Spacious cabin
Quick tablet-like touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Limited front-seat adjustability
Interior design doesn’t quite deliver
No wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

“Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” taglines
Frumpy profile
Blemished build quality

Fuel Economy

City

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Highway

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Station Wagons

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

Front Head Room (in)

36.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

50.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.8

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

187

Height, Overall (in)

60.8

63.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

114.2

113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

75.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

30.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.4

30.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.2

76.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

39.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR20

P255/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR20

P255/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

230

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

230

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4502

4555

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

446

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

320

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

117

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

274

330

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

116

131

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

105

125

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

10.65

9.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia EV6

Tesla Model Y

Body Style

Sport Utility

AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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