Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Nissan Ariya
RWD vs EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $44,370
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq 5 $4,650 vs $5,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
300 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
7.4 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,750 (better) | $44,370 |
| Range | 318 mi (better) | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 87 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 260 kW (better) | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 156 mi (better) | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 119 $/mi (better) | 154 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $44,370 to start, $6,620 less.
- You drive long days: 318 vs 289 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 35 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $5,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Nissan Ariya
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 344 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $5,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $11,000 |
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 | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 197 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 172 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 70 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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