Both the Nexo and the EV6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.
Compare the2024 Hyundai NexoVS 2024 Kia EV6
Safety
Warranty
The Nexo’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the EV6’s (7/unlimited vs. 5/100,000).
Engine
The Nexo’s electric motor produces 33 lbs.-ft. more torque (291 vs. 258) than the EV6 Light Short Range’s standard electric motor. The Nexo’s electric motor produces 33 lbs.-ft. more torque (291 vs. 258) than the EV6 Long Range’s standard electric motor.
Fuel Economy and Range
The Nexo can travel longer on a full tank of hydrogen than the EV6 on a full charge:
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Miles |
Nexo |
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FWD |
Blue Electric Motor |
380 miles |
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Limited Electric Motor |
354 miles |
EV6 |
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RWD |
Long Range Electric Motor |
310 miles |
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Light Short Range Electric Motor |
232 miles |
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AWD |
19" Wheels Electric Motors |
282 miles |
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20" Wheels Electric Motors |
252 miles |
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GT Electric Motors |
218 miles |
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Nexo’s turning circle is 1.5 feet tighter than the EV6’s (36.7 feet vs. 38.2 feet). The Nexo’s turning circle is 2.5 feet tighter than the EV6 GT’s (36.7 feet vs. 39.2 feet).
Passenger Space
The Nexo has .4 inches more front headroom and .3 inches more rear hip room than the EV6.
Cargo Capacity
The Nexo has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the EV6 with its rear seat up (29.6 vs. 24.4 cubic feet). The Nexo has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the EV6 with its rear seat folded (56.5 vs. 50.2 cubic feet).
The Nexo’s cargo area is larger than the EV6’s in almost every dimension:
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Nexo |
EV6 |
Length to seat (2nd/1st) |
39.5”/74” |
37.6”/75.6” |
Max Width |
53” |
46.3” |
Min Width |
40.1” |
40.7” |
Height |
29.8” |
28.6” |
Ergonomics
The Nexo Limited’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The EV6’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Nexo has a standard rear wiper. The EV6 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.