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Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue vs. SEL

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid 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 Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL.

In comparing the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue ranges from $17,469 to $24,803 while a used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL is priced between $18,650 to $25,772.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL both lose 40.5 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 6.9 out of 10. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is ranked 15 and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is ranked 15 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 5.9 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL makes 139 horsepower. The Blue is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. The SEL is rated to deliver an average of 55 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 678 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL. Both models use regular unleaded.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$28,800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,847

Price Range:

$17,469 - $24,803

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

18

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

41,533

# Good or Great Deals:

10

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,915

Price Range:

$18,650 - $25,772

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

10

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

50,274

# Good or Great Deals:

5

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

6.9 / 10

Reliability:

5.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

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 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Blue

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

26.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid SEL

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

26.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Other Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL

Other Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited, SE

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):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 hp per pound

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):


58 / 60 / 59

Range (city/hwy):

690 / 714 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):


54 / 57 / 55

Range (city/hwy):

643 / 678 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

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:

2996 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

176 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3115 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:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/45R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Amazon Gray

Red

Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

Ceramic White

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Not available

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