Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE vs. SEL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE and Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL.
In comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE and Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE ranges from $47,625 to $52,279 while a used 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL is priced between $45,993 to $55,617. For a new model, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE's price is between $40,890 and $52,360, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL priced between $44,075 and $55,723.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL both lose 59.1 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL makes 225 horsepower. Both the SE and the SEL are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 318 miles. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the SE and the SEL is 7.3 hours (240V).
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40890 - 52360
Starting MSRP:
46650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
44075 - 55723
Starting MSRP:
49600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50612
Price Range:
47625 - 52279
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52837
Price Range:
45993 - 55617
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
27808
Depreciation %:
0.59609795
Resale Value $:
18842
Residual Value %:
0.40390205
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29566
Depreciation %:
0.59609795
Resale Value $:
20034
Residual Value %:
0.40390205
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.048037080175282
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.048037080175282
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 82Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 82Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
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32 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
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40 out of / 82Ranking
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66 out of / 82Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 82Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 82Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
17 out of / 82Ranking
32 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
40 out of / 82Ranking
42 out of / 82Ranking
66 out of / 82Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Other Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, N, Robotaxi, SE Standard Range, SEL, XRT
Other Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, N, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, XRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
225 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
225 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 114
Range (city/hwy):
318 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
84 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7.3 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 114
Range (city/hwy):
318 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
84 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7.3 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4376 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4425 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
