Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA EV6 Light
- 2022 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD
- 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2022 KIA EV6 Light2022 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD
2022 KIA EV6 Light2022 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD
Model alias--Model 3 SR Plus
Model 3 SR+
Model Standard Range Plus
TrimLightGT-Line RWDRWD
Model year202220222022
MarketNorth AmericaNorth AmericaNorth America
PriceUSD 40,900 (USA, Mar 2021)USD 51,200 (USA, Mar 2021)-

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSport utility vehicle (SUV)Sport utility vehicle (SUV)Sedan
MaterialsSteel
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Mild steel
High-strength steel
Ultra-high-strength steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsGlacier Off-White
Steel Gray
Interstellar Gray
Gravity Blue
Snow White Pearl
Aurora
Black Pearl
Runway Red
Yacht Blue
Steel Matte Gray
Glacier Off-White
Steel Gray
Interstellar Gray
Gravity Blue
Snow White Pearl
Aurora
Black Pearl
Runway Red
Yacht Blue
Steel Matte Gray
Solid Black
Midnight Silver Metallic
Red Multi-Coat
Pearl White Multi Coat
Deep Blue Metallic
Interior colorsBlackBlack
Grey
Black
Black and White
Number of doors554
Number of seats555
Length184.3 in
4680 mm
184.8 in
4694 mm
184.8 in
4694 mm
Width74.0 in
1880 mm
74.4 in
1890 mm
72.8 in
1849 mm
Width with mirrors--82.2 in
2088 mm
Width with folded mirrors--76.1 in
1933 mm
Height60.8 in
1545 mm
61.0 in
1550 mm
56.8 in
1443 mm
Wheelbase114.2 in
2900 mm
114.2 in
2900 mm
113.2 in
2875 mm
Front track64.2 in
1630 mm
64.1 in
1628 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Rear track64.6 in
1640 mm
64.4 in
1637 mm
62.2 in
1580 mm
Clearance6.1 in
155 mm
-5.5 in
140 mm
Front headroom39.0 in
990 mm
-40.3 in
1024 mm
Rear headroom38.0 in
965 mm
-37.7 in
958 mm
Front shoulder room57.8 in
1468 mm
-56.3 in
1430 mm
Rear shoulder room55.6 in
1412 mm
-54.0 in
1372 mm
Front hip room54.9 in
1394 mm
-53.4 in
1356 mm
Rear hip room53.2 in
1351 mm
-52.4 in
1331 mm
Front legroom42.4 in
1077 mm
-42.7 in
1085 mm
Rear legroom39.0 in
990 mm
-35.2 in
894 mm
Passenger volume2915.0 l
102.94 ft3
2.92 m3
-2746.7 l
97.00 ft3
2.75 m3
Trunk volume690.0 l
24.37 ft3
0.69 m3
490.0 l
17.30 ft3
0.49 m3
561.0 l
19.81 ft3
0.56 m3
Maximum trunk volume1420.0 l
50.15 ft3
1.42 m3
1300.0 l
45.91 ft3
1.30 m3
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Secondary trunk volume52.0 l
1.84 ft3
0.05 m3
52.0 l
1.84 ft3
0.05 m3
88.0 l
3.11 ft3
0.09 m3
Curb weight4023.44 lb
1825 kg
4398.22 lb
1995 kg
3862.5 lb
1752 kg
GVWR5004.49 lb
2270 kg
5335.19 lb
2420 kg
4541.52 lb
2060 kg
Towing capacity braked-3527.4 lb
1600 kg
-
Drag coefficient--0.23 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer--Tesla
Model--3D5
Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motorRearRearRear
Voltage--320 V
Power125 kW
167.6 hp
170.0 ps
168 kW
225.3 hp
228.4 ps
180 kW
241.4 hp
244.7 ps
Maximum power RPM-4600 - 8600 rpm6000 rpm
Torque350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb
350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb
326 Nm
33.2 kgm
240.4 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM-4600 - 8600 rpm-
Regenerative braking-YesYes
Additional information--AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor
Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive

Total system power and torque

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power125 kW
167.6 hp
170.0 ps
168 kW
225.3 hp
228.4 ps
-
Total system torque350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb
350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb
-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed115.0 mph
185.0 km/h
115.0 mph
185.0 km/h
139.8 mph
225.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h--6.10 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph8.00 s7.20 s5.80 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA, CMB: 232.0 mi / 373.4 kmEPA, CMB: 310.1 mi / 499.0 kmEPA, CMB: 272.0 mi / 437.7 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, CTY: 136 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 100 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 134 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 138 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 132 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 126 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class--A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle11.62 m
38.12 ft
11.6 m
38.06 ft
11.6 m
38.06 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.672.672
Additional informationSteering ratio - 14.25:1Steering ratio - 14.25:1-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio10.6510.659

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Independent
MacPherson strut
Independent
Double wishbone
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link
Independent
Multi-link
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Telescopic shock absorbers

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter12.8 in
325 mm
12.8 in
325 mm
12.6 in
320 mm
Front disc brake thickness--1.0 in
25 mm
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsVentilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter12.8 in
325 mm
12.8 in
325 mm
13.2 in
335 mm
Rear disc brake thickness--0.8 in
20 mm
Additional information--Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims7.5Jx197.5Jx198.5Jx18 ET40
8.5Jx19 ET40

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres235/55R19 105V235/55R19 105V235/45R18
235/40R19

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity58 kWh77.4 kWh62 kWh
Manufacturer--CATL
Model--BTF1
TypeLithium-IonLithium-IonLFP
Cathode materials--Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Anode materials--Graphite
Number of cells-384-
Cell nominal voltage--3.2 V
Cell cutoff voltage--2 V
Battery voltage522.7 V697 V345 V
Weight815.71 lb
370 kg
1051.83 lb
477.1 kg
-
Volume272.4 l
9.62 ft3
0.27 m3
337.3 l
11.91 ft3
0.34 m3
-
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingLiquid-based coolant circulationLiquid-based coolant circulationLiquid-based coolant circulation
Heat pump
Minimum ambient temperature---30 °C
-22 °F
Maximum ambient temperature--60 °C
140 °F
Additional informationBattery capacity - 111.2 Ah
Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l
Pack-Level Energy Density - 212.9 Wh/l
Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah
Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l
Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port
Cell type - prismatic

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portType 1 CCS1Type 1 CCS1Type 2 CCS2
NACS

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeAC 10.9 kW
DC 180 kW
AC 10.9 kW
DC 240 kW
AC 11.5 kW
DC 170 kW
AC 11.5 kW
DC 170 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeAC 10.9 kW, 4:58-5:50DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18DC 250 kW, 0:22
AC 11.5 kW, 5:39

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S)
Black lower fascia bumper (S)
Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S)
Cargo power outlet (S)
Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S)
Gloss black front grille (S)
Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S)
Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors (S)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S)
Central door locks (S)
Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S)
Driver's knee airbag (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S)
Front seat-belt pretensioners (S)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S)
High Beam Assist (HBA) (S)
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S)
Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S)
Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S)
12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S)
4 x Front and rear door speakers (S)
Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S)
2 x Front tweeters (S)
Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S)
Shark fin antenna (S)
Trip computer (S)
Wi-Fi Hotspot (S)
Wireless phone charger (S)
Air filter (S)
Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S)
Rear air conditioning vents (S)
2nd row reclining (S)
8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S)
Front and rear adjustable headrests (S)
Front passenger seat back pocket (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S)
Manual passenger seat with height adjuster & 2-way power lumbar support (S)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S)
Tilt and telescoping steering column (S)
Acoustic film windshield (S)
Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S)
Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S)
Luggage board (S)
Manual aero flush outside door handle (S)
Manual liftgate (S)
Plastic scuff plates (S)
Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S)
Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S)
Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S)
Windshield wiper blade (S)
Day/night rear-view mirror (S)
Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S)
Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S)
Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S)
Auto Light Control headlights (S)
Door courtesy reflector (S)
Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S)
LED center room lamp (S)
LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S)
LED map lamp (S)
LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S)
LED rear cargo light (S)
LED side puddle lamps (S)
Rear LED combination lamps (S)
Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S)
Carpet flooring (S)
Cloth and artificial leather seating (S)
Cloth trim roof (S)
Recycled fabric crashpad (S)
2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S)
Body-color & gloss black lower fascia bumper (S)
Body-color wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S)
Cargo power outlet (S)
Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S)
Gloss black front grille (S)
GT-Line center console lid & crashpad design (S)
Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S)
Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) (S)
Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors (S)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S)
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S)
Central door locks (S)
Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S)
Driver's knee airbag (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion Plus (S)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S)
Front seat-belt pretensioners (S)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S)
High Beam Assist (HBA) (S)
Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0), including auto lane-changing (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Ramp (NSCC-R) (S)
Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (S)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (S)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S)
Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S)
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (S)
Smart Cruise Control - Machine Learning (SCC-ML) (S)
Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (S)
Surround View Monitor (SVM)s (S)
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S)
12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S)
Central speaker (S)
4 x front and rear tweeters (S)
Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S)
2 x front midrange speakers (S)
Meridian premium audio system with subwoofer and amplifier (S)
2 x rear surround spealers (S)
Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S)
Shark fin antenna (S)
Trip computer (S)
Wi-Fi Hotspot (S)
Wireless phone charger (S)
Air filter (S)
Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S)
Rear air conditioning vents (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (O)
2nd row heated outboard seats (O)
2nd row reclining (S)
8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S)
8-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support & chauffer seat switch (S)
Front and rear adjustable headrests (S)
Front passenger seat back pocket (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S)
Ventilated front seats (S)
D-shaped steering wheel (S)
Heated steering wheel (O)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S)
Tilt and telescoping steering column (S)
Acoustic film front door window (S)
Acoustic film windshield (S)
Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handle (S)
Deluxe scuff plates (S)
Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S)
Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S)
Luggage board (S)
Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S)
Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S)
Power tilt/slide sunroof (S)
Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S)
Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S)
Smart power liftgate (S)
Windshield wiper blade (S)
Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror with Homelink (S)
Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S)
Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S)
Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S)
Auto Light Control headlights (S)
Door courtesy reflector (S)
Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S)
LED center room lamp (S)
LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S)
LED map lamp (S)
LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S)
LED rear cargo light (S)
LED side puddle lamps (S)
Rear LED combination lamps (S)
Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S)
Artificial leather seat trim (S)
Artificial leather seat trim with suede trim along outer edges of seat (O)
Carpet flooring (S)
Cloth trim roof (S)
Recycled fabric crashpad (S)
Suede seat trim with artificial leather trim along outer edges of seat (O)
Air-filter (S)
Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S)
Engine start button (S)
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S)
12V power outlet (S)
3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S)
3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S)
360-degree parking camera (O)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S)
Advanced side curtain air bags (S)
Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S)
Automatic driving on city streets (O)
Automatic emergency braking (S)
Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O)
Blind spot sensor (S)
Collision warning system (S)
Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S)
Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S)
Driver and passenger front air bags (S)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S)
3 x forward looking cameras (O)
Forward looking radar (O)
2 x forward looking side cameras (O)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S)
Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S)
High-Speed autosteer (O)
Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S)
Lane depart sensors (S)
Lane keeping with automatic steering (O)
Navigate on Autopilot (O)
Rear door child safety locks (S)
Rear seats head airbags (S)
1 x rearward looking camera (O)
2 x rearward looking side cameras (O)
Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O)
Rollover crash sensor (S)
Self-Driving Functionality (O)
Sentry mode (S)
Side cameras when in reverse (S)
Summon your car remotely (O)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O)
12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O)
15.4 LCD touchscreen (S)
Automatic keyless entry (S)
Custom audio with immersive sound (S)
Custom driver profiles (S)
Dual-front USB ports (S)
Flash memory storage (S)
Music and media over Bluetooth (S)
Standard maps and navigation (S)
Standard-definition back-up camera (S)
Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S)
Voice recognition system (S)
Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S)
Automatic dual-zone climate control (S)
Remote control air-conditioning (S)
Secondary ventilation controls (S)
Ventilation system (S)
12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S)
60/40 split-folding rear seats (S)
Child seat anchors (S)
Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S)
Height adjustable front seatbelts (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Manually adjusted steering wheel (S)
Electric rear liftgate (S)
Flush-mounted door handles (S)
Keyless NFC keycard (S)
Metal interior door handles (S)
Power cargo access remote release (S)
Power windows with one-touch up/down (S)
Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S)
Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S)
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S)
Wiper defroster (S)
Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S)
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S)
Auto high-beam headlights (S)
Cargo area light (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED fog lamps (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Premium seat material and trim (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationElectric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)MCUZ / MCU3
- Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG
- Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache
- AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026)
- 8/16GB DDR4
- 8GB GDDR6
- 256GB SSD
- 10 teraflops processing power
- LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module
- Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem
- SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway
- ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1
- AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2
- Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch

16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery
- often mislabeled as 12V
- made by CATL
- Self-protection mode
- Battery management system
- LIN data communication
- Four NMC pouch cells
- 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage
- 6.9 - 7.5 Ah
- 99 Wh
- 3.7 V nominal
- more than 2000 cycles
- 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs
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