Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
When comparing the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, 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. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $14,991 to $23,978 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 Hybrid loses 49.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 8.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion Hybrid being ranked 9 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 15 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion Hybrid an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Fusion Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 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 Hybrid. 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 Hybrid, a hybrid 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 Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,870 - $36,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$24,011
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,930 - $26,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,426
Price Range:
$14,991 - $23,978
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$19,426 - $25,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
143
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66,182
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,499
Price Range:
$14,994 - $22,994
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$21,152
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$18,499 - $23,587
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
68
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67,120
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.2 - 8.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
8.3 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 14.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 17.6
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 25Ranking
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5 out of / 9Ranking
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9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
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4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
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14 out of / 25Ranking
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15 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid Trim Levels
Police Responder, SE, SEL, Titanium
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
602 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
57 / 59 / 58
Range (city/hwy):
678 / 702 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
26.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3695 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2996 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Velocity Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray / Summit Gray
Red
Scarlet Red Pearl
Silver
Stellar Silver
White
Ceramic White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Medium Light Stone
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
