Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
When comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Pricing: A used 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 ranges from $35,788 to $59,490 while a used 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $44,939 to $58,994. For a new model, the Hyundai IONIQ 5's price is between $41,270 and $59,794, with the Toyota RAV4 Prime priced between $46,002 and $54,176.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 52.6 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 18.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 Prime, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,270 - $59,794
Starting MSRP:
$41,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,002 - $54,176
Starting MSRP:
$43,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,220 - $43,690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,971
Price Range:
$35,788 - $59,490
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
508
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,302
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,180
Price Range:
$44,939 - $58,994
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,760 - $51,180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
133
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,316
# Good or Great Deals:
16
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,365
Depreciation %:
35.2%
Resale Value $:
$28,325
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.5% - 50.8%
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2 - 8.6
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 44Ranking
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28 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
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10 out of / 12Ranking
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30 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Disney100 Platinum Edition, Limited, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL
Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels
SE, XSE
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 94 / 110
Range (city/hwy):
220 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Roof Rack:
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:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Roof Rack:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3968 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Gold
Gravity Gold Matte
Gray
Cyber Gray / Shooting Star Gray Matte
White
Atlas White
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
