Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD (UK)
- 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD EU 60 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD (UK) | 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD EU 60 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | Model Y Standard Range RWD |
| Trim | GT-Line RWD (UK) | RWD EU 60 kWh |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
| Price | GBP 48,245 (UK, Feb 2023) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Yacht Blue White Pearl Midnight Black Runway Red | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4695 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | - | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.0 in 1880 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1637 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4376.18 lb 1985 kg | 4208.62 lb 1909 kg |
| GVWR | 5346.21 lb 2425 kg | 5222.75 lb 2369 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D6 or 4D1 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | 235 kW 315.1 hp 319.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 8600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4600 - 8600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Snow | - |
| 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 power | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 6.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 459.0 mi / 738.7 km WLTP, CMB: 328.0 mi / 527.8 km | WLTP, CMB: 267.2 mi / 430.0 km WLTP, CMB: 282.7 mi / 455.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 11.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.62 m 38.12 ft | 12.13 m 39.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.67 | 2 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 105V | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| 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 voltage | 697 V | 345 V |
| Weight | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg | - |
| Volume | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l Vehicle-2-load (V2L) Optional heat pump | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 240 kW | AC 11 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 time | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 | DC 170 kW, 0:18-0:22 AC 11 kW, 4:31-5:38 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Alloy pedals (S) Body coloured door garnish (S) Body coloured wheel arches (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT-Line exterior styling (S) High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) (S) High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper (S) Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) (S) Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-spot collision avoidance assist (BCA) with rear-cross traffic assist (RCTA) & (S) Central door locks (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (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) Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-collision brake assist (MCBA) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) Console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner (S) Front and rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Driver & front passenger premium relaxion seats (S) Driver power adjusted memory seat with front passenger power seat with 2-way electric lumbar (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan leather steering wheel (S) Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handles (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power windows all-around with auto up and down functions (S) Rain sensing front wipers (S) Rear privacy glass (S) Solar glass windshield (S) Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror (S) High-gloss black side mirrors (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power folding side mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam (S) Glove box with illumination (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED High Mounted Stop lamp (S) LED map lamp (S) LED puddle lamps (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED rear fog lights (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) Suede seats with white vegan leather bolsters (S) | 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 13 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD (UK) | 2023 Tesla Model Y RWD EU 60 kWh |