2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs 2026 Kia EV6:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a modest edge in overall safety (100 vs 95), reflecting slightly stronger crash-avoidance equipment or crash-test performance. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the 4 core crash-avoidance technologies. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick+ vs Not awarded). Overall, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the stronger safety package, leading on 1 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Kia EV6 (5 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–0–4)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia EV6 comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: