Toyota bZ4X vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota bZ4X and Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Toyota bZ4X and the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
When we compare the Toyota bZ4X's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota bZ4X's and the Hyundai IONIQ 5's specifications and ratings, the Toyota bZ4X is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota bZ4X ranges from $27,099 to $44,244 while a used 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is priced between $46,623 to $67,895. For a new model, the Toyota bZ4X's price is between $37,981 and $46,055, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 priced between $43,966 and $60,545.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota bZ4X loses 46.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota bZ4X retains 12.6 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 Toyota bZ4X’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 base engine makes 168 horsepower. Both the bZ4X and the IONIQ 5 are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 252 and 245 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the bZ4X is 50 hours (120V), while the charge time for the IONIQ 5 is 5.7 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota bZ4X and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37981 - 46055
Starting MSRP:
37070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43966 - 60545
Starting MSRP:
42600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34134
Price Range:
27099 - 44244
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:
55168
Price Range:
46623 - 67895
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
136
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9956
# Good or Great Deals:
51
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17438
Depreciation %:
0.47039998
Resale Value $:
19632
Residual Value %:
0.52960002
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
25394
Depreciation %:
0.59609795
Resale Value $:
17206
Residual Value %:
0.40390205
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
Toyota bZ4X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Toyota bZ4X
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
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:
2.5484120009478577
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
Toyota bZ4X Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 82Ranking
2 out of / 82Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 82Ranking
41 out of / 82Ranking
48 out of / 82Ranking
51 out of / 82Ranking
59 out of / 82Ranking
63 out of / 82Ranking
75 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
Toyota bZ4X Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, XLE
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, N, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL, XRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
201 hp
Torque:
196 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 107 / 119
Range (city/hwy):
252 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
71.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
50 hours (120V)
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)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123 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:
4266 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Heavy Metal
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Elemental Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black
Gray
Cyber Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Atlas White
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
