Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Hyundai Ioniq6
RWD vs Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq6 342 mi vs 318 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $42,800
Faster charging Tie 18 min each
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq6 $4,650 vs $4,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
342 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $125/mi
Charging winner
Tie
18 min each
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
260 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Hyundai Ioniq6
7.2 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Hyundai Ioniq6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,750 (better) | $42,800 |
| Range | 318 mi | 342 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 260 Wh/mi • 3.85 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh (better) | 74 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Sedan |
| DC max | 260 kW (better) | 233 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min | 18 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 89.2 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 156 mi | 166 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 119 $/mi (better) | 125 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 7.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 14 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 3,307 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $42,800 to start, $5,050 less.
- You haul gear: 19 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq6 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,000 vs $4,650 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Hyundai Ioniq6 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Hyundai Ioniq6
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Hyundai Ioniq6 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 260 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $2,950 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $8,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Hyundai Ioniq6 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 233 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 203 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 35 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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