Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Subaru Solterra
RWD vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $38,495
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $4,650 vs $4,350
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,750 (better) | $38,495 |
| Range | 318 mi (better) | 288 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 260 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 76.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 156 mi (better) | 94 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 119 $/mi (better) | 134 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 6.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 16 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You drive long days: 318 vs 288 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 28 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Subaru Solterra if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $4,650 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Subaru Solterra
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 280 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,150 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,350 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $8,950 |
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 | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 196 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 171 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 55 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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