2026 Kia EV6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.0s
- Wind AWD, 320 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 109 of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $48,800 |
| GT-Line AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $53,000 |
| Light Long Range AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 7.3 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $45,200 |
| Light Long Range RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $41,200 |
| Wind RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $44,800 |
| GT-Line RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $48,700 |
| Light RWD | Electric | 167 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,132 lb | 81 | 24.7 | 8.3 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $37,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 167 hp | Light RWD | $37,900 | Base | $598 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 225 hp | Light Long Range RWD | $41,200 | +$3,300 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 3 | 320 hp | Light Long Range AWD | $45,200 | +$4,000 | $649 | +$51 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 7 | Light RWD | $37,900 | 5.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Light RWD: 167 hp, 115 MPGe, $37,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo EX30 | Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core | 268 hp | 116 MPGe | $35,000 | N/A |
| Subaru Uncharted | Sport AWD | 338 hp | 117 MPGe | $39,795 | 4.7 s |
| Toyota bZ | XLE AWD | 338 hp | 120 MPGe | $39,900 | 4.9 s |
| Subaru Trailseeker | Premium AWD | 375 hp | 117 MPGe | $39,995 | 4.4 s |
| Subaru Solterra | Limited XT AWD | 338 hp | 117 MPGe | $42,895 | N/A |
EV6 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Kia EV6: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
| Measure | 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Wind AWD | Select AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 325 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,630 lb | 4,626 lb |
| hp per ton | 138 | 141 |
| lb per hp | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | $48,800 | $40,795 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree