Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electric

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

When comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 ranges from $46,623 to $67,895 while a used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric is priced between $13,472 to $21,698.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 59.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 59.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric base engine makes 134 horsepower. Both the IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ Electric are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 245 and 170 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the IONIQ 5 is 5.7 hours (240V), while the charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ 5, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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