Compare the2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2023 Kia EV6

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV SUV. But it costs extra on the EV6.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the EV6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact 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 and driver alert monitors.

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the EV6’s (6/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

There are over 2 times as many GMC dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is rated lower.

The Hummer EV SUV has more powerful engines than the EV6:

As tested in Car and Driver the Hummer EV SUV 3X is faster than the Kia EV6 electric motors:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the EV6 on a full charge:

The Hummer EV SUV’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The EV6 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the EV6:

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs standard on the EV6 are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the EV6 (305/55R22 vs. 235/45R20). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the EV6 (305/55R22 vs. 255/40R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The EV6’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia EV6 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the EV6; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The EV6 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 12.5 inches longer than on the EV6 (126.7 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 9.3 inches wider in the front and 8.9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the EV6.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X’s turning circle is 2.8 feet tighter than the EV6’s (35.4 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV 2 has a 4.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the EV6 (10.2 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X Extract’s minimum ground clearance is 9.9 inches higher than on the EV6 (16 vs. 6.1 inches).

The Hummer EV SUV has 3.5 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front legroom, 5.6 inches more front hip room, 6.1 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear headroom, 7 inches more rear hip room and 8.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the EV6.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the EV6 with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 24.4 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the EV6 with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 50.2 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Hummer EV SUV. The EV6 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The EV6’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the EV6’s (6000 vs. 0 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Hummer EV SUV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The EV6 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Hummer EV SUV’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The EV6’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The EV6 has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the EV6.