2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia EV6 vs Subaru Trailseeker
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Kia EV6 (115 MPGe) costs about $788 a year to fuel and the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker (117 MPGe) about $783.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia EV6
- Subaru Trailseeker
Side by side
| Kia EV6 | Subaru Trailseeker | |
|---|---|---|
| $788 | Your annual fuel cost | $783 |
| 115 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 117 MPGe |
| 128 MPGe | City | 126 MPGe |
| 103 MPGe | Highway | 107 MPGe |
| 29.2 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 29 kWh |
| 237 mi | Driving range | 281 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 6.2 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 8 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (125 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (167 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia EV6 vs Subaru Trailseeker across model years
- Kia EV6
- Subaru Trailseeker
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Subaru Trailseeker goes farther between stops: about 281 miles on a charge, compared with 237 miles for the Kia EV6.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia EV6 ranks 9th and the Subaru Trailseeker 8th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Kia EV6 or the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker?
Measured by cost to drive, the Subaru Trailseeker. The Kia EV6 is rated 115 MPGe combined and the Subaru Trailseeker 117 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia EV6 vs. the Subaru Trailseeker per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $788 for the Kia EV6 and $783 for the Subaru Trailseeker.
Which has more range?
The Subaru Trailseeker: about 281 miles versus 237 miles.
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