Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$330
- EV6: $1,072 a year less on energy, 700 lb more towing.
- Atlas Cross Sport: 102 hp more, 1.4 in more rear legroom.
- Atlas Cross Sport wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | EV6 | Atlas Cross Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,445 | $39,775 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 269 hp | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | Atlas Cross Sport |
| MPG or MPGe | 115 MPGe | 23 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $598 | $1,670 | EV6 |
| EV range | 237 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 46.7 cu ft to 50.2 cu ft | 77.6 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.4 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | EV6 |
| Length | 184.8 in | 195.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,132 lb | 4,165 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,700 lb | 2,000 lb | EV6 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s tested | 6.8 s estimate | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | EV6 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| EV6 Light RWD $37,900 | Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD $38,300 | $400 |
| Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD $38,300 | EV6 Light RWD $37,900 | $400 |
Cost to run
EV6 costs $6,760 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | EV6 | Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,445 | $39,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $598 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,587 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,032 | $49,792 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EV6 wins.
Atlas Cross Sport wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EV6 | 64% |
| Power | Atlas Cross Sport | 38% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | EV6 | 26% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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