Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Nissan LEAF 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 Nissan LEAF.
When we compare the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, The Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Nissan LEAF's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Nissan LEAF base engine makes 214 horsepower.
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:
$43,966 - $60,545
Starting MSRP:
$42,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,600 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,168
Price Range:
$46,623 - $67,895
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$34,134 - $55,168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
781
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
730
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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N/A
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,394
Depreciation %:
59.6%
Resale Value $:
$17,206
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
59.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
47% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
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Resale Value $:
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 5
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 Nissan LEAF
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
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 59Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
24 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
27 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Nissan LEAF Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, N, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL, XRT
Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
Platinum+, SV+
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
214 hp
Torque:
261 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 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
245 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.7 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
288 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not yet available
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
Standard
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
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
132.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4144 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:
4231 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
61.3 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Gray
Cyber Gray
White
Atlas White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl / Seabreeze Blue Pearl/Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Everest White Pearl Tricoat / Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Dark
Gray
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