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Kia EV6 vs Nissan Ariya

Comparing the 2026 Kia EV6 (from $37,900) with the 2025 Nissan Ariya (from $39,770). The EV6 offers 237 miles of range while the Ariya offers 216 miles.

Quick Take

Kia EV6 charges fastest, while Nissan Ariya hauls the most gear.

Kia EV6

2026SUV

Kia EV6

Fastest Charger

  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 258 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 319 mi EPA-rated range
Nissan Ariya

2025SUV

Nissan Ariya

Most Cargo Space

  • 59.7 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 182.9" long
Price
$37,900 - $53,400
$39,770 - $54,370
Range
237-319 miles
205-289 miles
Horsepower
167-320 hp
214-389 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-8 sec
4.8-7.2 sec
Battery Size
63-84 kWh
63-87 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
115-117 mph
99 mph
Towing Capacity
2700 lbs
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
10.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
184.8"
182.9"
Width
74.4"
74.8"
Height
60.8"
65.4"
Cargo Capacity
50.2 cu ft
59.7 cu ft

Kia EV6 vs Nissan Ariya: Which Should You Buy?

The Kia EV6 starts at $37,900, undercutting the Nissan Ariya ($39,770) by about $2,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Kia EV6 covers up to 319 miles, 30 more than the Nissan Ariya's maximum of 289. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV6 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 35 for the Nissan Ariya.

The Nissan Ariya offers 59.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 50.2 for the Kia EV6.

Bottom line: pick the Kia EV6 if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Nissan Ariya if cargo space is king.

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