Ford Fusion vs. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fusion and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

When comparing the Ford Fusion's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Ford Fusion and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid have the same typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $14,994 to $23,000 while a used 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is priced between $14,994 to $22,994.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 42.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 58 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 702 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.