Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4: Specs Compared
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The Kia EV6 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 117 mpg combined versus 113 mpg for the Volkswagen ID.4, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Kia EV6 leads in 2. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2022–2026
Kia EV6
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 23 configurations
2021–2026
Volkswagen ID.4
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 29 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia EV6 | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 117 mpg ✓ | 113 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 136 mpg ✓ | 122 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 103 mpg | 104 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 | $650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2022–2026 | 2021–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 23 | 29 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 dimensions and size
The Kia EV6 is 4.3 inches longer than the Volkswagen ID.4 on a wheelbase 5.1 inches longer, and 299.8 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Kia EV6 (2026) | Volkswagen ID.4 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 180.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74 in | 72.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61 in | 64.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 109.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,639 lbs | 4,339 lbs | 300 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Kia EV6 burns about $650 of fuel annually against $650 for the Volkswagen ID.4. That $0 yearly gap compounds to roughly $0 over five years and $0 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Kia EV6 is the stronger commuter at 136 mpg city, while the Volkswagen ID.4 pulls ahead on the interstate at 104 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Drivetrain and class: the Kia EV6 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Volkswagen ID.4 with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
EV6 vs ID.4: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia EV6 or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The Kia EV6 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 117 mpg combined versus 113 mpg for the Volkswagen ID.4, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volkswagen ID.4 runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $650 for the Kia EV6 — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the EV6 and ID.4 offer?
Kia EV6: no engine data on record. Volkswagen ID.4: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Kia EV6 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Volkswagen ID.4 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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