Competitive Advantages: Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Key Electric Vehicle Competitors
This document provides a detailed comparison of the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (SE and SEL trims) against leading electric vehicles from Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Kia. It covers key features, performance specifications, charging capabilities, range, warranties, and pricing to help consumers understand the competitive landscape.
* Fuel economy estimated by EPA for comparison only. Your mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and the vehicle's condition.
Legend: S = Standard, O = Factory Option/Optional Package, N/A = Not Available
Note: Shaded areas indicate a Hyundai Competitive Advantage.
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE vs. Competitors
| Feature | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE | 2022 Kia EV6 Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor Power | 225 hp/168 kW (RWD) 320 hp/74 kW + 165 kW (AWD) | 266 hp/198 kW (RWD) 266 hp/198 kW (AWD) | 201 hp/150 kW (RWD) 295 hp/225 kW (AWD) | 201 hp/150 kW (FWD) 214 hp/80 kW + 80 kW (AWD) | 167 hp/125 kW (RWD) |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Voltage/Capacity | 697V/77.4 kWh | TBD /70 kWh | TBD /82 kWh | 355V/71.4 kWh (FWD) 355V/72.8 kWh (AWD) | 522V /58.0 kWh |
| Battery Heating System | S | N/A | S | S | S |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | S (RWD Single motor) | S (RWD Single motor) | S (RWD Single motor) | O (AWD Dual motor) N/A (FWD Single motor) | S (RWD Single motor) |
| All-Wheel Drive | O (Dual motor) | O (Dual motor) | O (Dual motor) | O (Dual motor) | N/A |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-speed Reduction Gear |
| Shift-by-Wire (SBW) | S | S (Rotary dial) | S (Rocker switch) | S (Dial type) | S (Rotary dial) |
| Drive Mode Select | Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow | Engage, Whisper, Unbridled | Eco, Comfort, Sport, Custom (Traction w/ AWD) | Eco, Normal, Snow (X-MODE w/ AWD) | Normal, Sport, Comfort, Snow |
| Paddle Shifters with Regenerative Braking System | S | N/A (One-Pedal Driving Mode) | N/A (D and B Modes) | N/A (Boost Mode) | S |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Highway Driving Assist | S | S | S (Travel Assist) | N/A (curve control) | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning | S | S | S (no Junction Turning) | S | S |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | S | S | S | S (Stop only) | S |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) | S (alert only) | S (alert only) | S (alert only) | S | S |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | S | S (alert only) | S | S (alert only) | S |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | S | S | N/A | N/A | S |
| Rear Seat Occupant Alert | S (Door-logic) | S (Door-logic) | N/A | N/A | S |
| Safe Exit Assist | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | S |
| Alloy Wheels | S - 19-in. | S - 18-in. O - 19-in. | S - 19-in. | S - 18-in. | S - 19-in. |
| LED Headlights | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Taillights | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | S | S | S | S | S |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | S - 12.3 in. | S - 10.2 in. | S - 5.3 in. | S - 7.0 in. | S - 12.3 in. |
| Integrated Navigation System | S - 12.3 in. | S - 15.5 in. | S - 12.0 in. | S - 12.3 in. | S - 12.3 in. |
| Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | S | S | S | S | S |
| SiriusXM® satellite radio | S | S | S | S | S |
| HD Radio® | S | N/A | S | N/A | S |
| Connected Car System | Bluelink® w/ Remote Charge Access | SYNC® 4A | Car-Net® | Toyota Connected Services | Kia Connect |
| Rearview Camera | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power Driver Seat | 8-way | 8-way | 6-way manual w/ power recline | 6-way manual | 8-way |
| Heated Front Seats | S | O | S | O | S |
| Feature | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE | 2022 Kia EV6 Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split-folding, sliding & reclining rear seat | S | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 106.5 | 101.1 | 99.9 | 94.4 | 103.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) rear seats up/folded down | 27.2/59.3 | 29.7/59.7 | 30.3/64.2 | 27.7/56.9 | 24.4/50.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) front trunk | 0.85 | 4.7 | N/A | TBD | TBD |
| Charging Time 220/240V Level 2 (est.) | 10% to 100% in 7 hours, 10 min. (10.9 kW) | 0% to 100% in 10.9 hours (48 amps) 28 miles in 1 hour | 0% to 100% in 7.5 hours (11 kW) 30 miles in 1 hour 0% to 100% in 11.5 hours (7.2 kW) | Low to 100% in 9.5 hours (32 amps) | 5 hours, 50 min. (11 kW) |
| DC Fast Charge Level 3 (est.) | 10% to 80% in 25 min. (150 kW/400V) 42 miles in 5 min. 10% to 80% in 18 min. (250 kW/800V) 68 miles in 5 min. | 10% to 80% in 45 min. (150 kW) | 10% to 80% in 30 min. (170 kW) 89 miles in 10 min. | Low to 80% in 30 min. (150 kW) | To 80% in 63 min. (50 kW) To 80% in 18 min. (350 kW) |
| SAE Combo Combined Charging System (CCS) Port | S | S | S | S | S |
| All Electric Range (est.) | 303 mi. (RWD) 266 mi. (AWD) | 247 mi. (RWD) 224 mi. (AWD) | 275 mi. (RWD) 255 mi. (AWD) | 252 mi. (FWD) 228 mi. (AWD) | 232 mi. (RWD) |
| Electric (EV mode) Combined (MPGe)* | 114 (RWD) 101 (AWD) | 103 (RWD) 93 (AWD) | 107 (RWD) 99 (AWD) | 119 (FWD) 104 (AWD) | 117 (RWD) |
| Feature | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE | 2022 Kia EV6 Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complimentary Charging | 2-years of 30-minute DC fast charging at Electrify America | 2-years of 250 kWh DC fast charging at Electrify America through FordPass™ rewards | 3-years of 30-minute DC fast charging at Electrify America | 1-year of unlimited charging at EVgo | 3-years of 1,000 kWh total charging at Electrify America |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 4-year / 50,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty | 10-year / 100,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 4-year / 50,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 10-year / 100,000-mile |
| Battery Limited Warranty | 10-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 10-year / 100,000-mile |
| 24-Hour Roadside Assistance | 5-year / unlimited miles | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 3-year / unlimited miles | 5-year / 60,000-mile |
| Complimentary Maintenance | 3-year / 36,000-mile | FordPass Rewards™ points | 2-year / 20,000-mile | 2-year / 25,000-mile | N/A |
| MSRP w/ Automatic Trans. (Not Including Destination) | $45,500 (RWD) $49,000 (AWD) | $43,895 (RWD) $45,595 (AWD) | $42,495 (RWD) $46,295 (AWD) | $42,000 (FWD) $44,080 (AWD) | $41,400 (RWD) N/A (AWD) |
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL vs. Competitors
The following tables compare the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL trim against its competitors.
| Feature | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL | 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S Plus | 2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited | 2022 Kia EV6 Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Motor Power | 225 hp/168 kW (RWD) 320 hp/74 kW + 165 kW (AWD) | 290 hp/216 kW (RWD) 346 hp/258 kW (AWD) | 201 hp/150 kW (RWD) 295 hp/225 kW (AWD) | 201 hp/150 kW (FWD) 214 hp/80 kW + 80 kW (AWD) | 225 hp/168 kW (RWD) 320 hp/239 kW (AWD) |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Voltage/Capacity | 697V/ 77.4 kWh | TBD / 91 kWh | TBD / 82 kWh | 355V/ 71.4 kWh (FWD) 355V/ 72.8 kWh (AWD) | 522.7V/77.4 kWh (RWD) 697V/77.4 kWh (AWD) |
| Battery Heating System | S | N/A | S | S | S |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | S (single motor) | S (single motor) | S (single motor) | O (AWD dual motor) N/A (FWD single motor) | S (single motor) |
| All-Wheel Drive | O (dual motor) | O (dual motor) | O (Dual motor) | O (dual motor) | O (dual motor) |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 2,300 lbs. | Not recommended | 2,700 lbs. (AWD) | Not recommended | 2,300 lbs. |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Shift-by-Wire (SBW) | S | S (Rotary dial) | S (Rocker switch) | S (Dial type) | S (Rotary Dial) |
| Drive Mode Select | Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow | Engage, Whisper, Unbridled | Eco, Comfort, Sport, Custom (Traction w/ AWD) | Eco, Normal, Snow (X-MODE w/ AWD) | Normal, Sport, Comfort, Snow |
| Paddle Shifters with Regenerative Braking System | S | N/A (One-Pedal Driving Mode) | N/A (D and B Modes) | N/A (Boost Mode) | S |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Highway Driving Assist II | S | S | S (Travel Assist) | N/A (curve control) | S (HDA I) |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning/Crossing | S | S | S (no Junction Turning) | S | S (no Junction Crossing) |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | S | S | S | S (Stop only) | S |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) | S | S (alert only) | S (alert only) | S (alert only) | S |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | S | S (alert only) | S | S (alert only) | S |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse | S | S | S | S | S |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Reverse | S | S | S | S | S |
| Surround View Monitor | S | S | S | N/A | S |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor | S | N/A | S (in-car) | N/A | S |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist | S | S (in-car) | S (in-car Park Assist w/ Memory) | N/A | S |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | S | S | N/A | N/A | S |
| Rear Seat Occupant Alert | S (Door-logic) | S (Door-logic) | N/A | N/A | S |
| Safe Exit Assist | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | S |
| Digital Smart Key | S | S (phone as a key w/ FordPass app) | N/A | S | N/A |
| Alloy Wheels | 19-in. (RWD) 20-in. (AWD) | 19-in. | 20-in. | 20-in. | 19-in. (RWD) 20-in. (AWD) |
| LED Headlights (projector-type) | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Taillights | S | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic Sunroof | S (fixed) | S (fixed) | S (fixed) | S (fixed) | S |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hands-free Power Liftgate | S | S (foot-activated) | S (foot-activated) | S (foot-activated) | S |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | S | S | S (three-zone) | S | S |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | S - 12.3 in. | S - 10.2 in. | S - 5.3 in. | S - 7.0 in. | S - 12.3 in. |
| Head-up Display | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | S |
| Integrated Navigation System | S - 12.3 in. | S - 15.5 in. | S - 12.0 in. | S - 12.3 in. | S - 12.3 in. |
| Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | S | S | S | S | S |
| SiriusXM® satellite radio | S | S | S | S | S |
| HD Radio® | S | N/A | S | N/A | S |
| Premium Audio System | S - Bose® w/ 8 speakers | S - B&O w/ 10 speakers | N/A | O - JBL® w/ 9 speakers | S - Meridian w/ 14 speakers |
| Connected Car System | Bluelink® w/ Remote Charge Access | SYNC® 4A | Car-Net® | Toyota Connected Services | Kia Connect |
| Rearview Camera | S | S | S | S | S |
| Wireless Device Charging | S | S | S | S | S |
| Vehicle to Load (V2L) Two-way On-board Charger | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | S |
| Power Driver Seat | 8-way | 8-way | 12-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Power Front Passenger Seat | 8-way | 8-way | 12-way | 6-way (manual) | 8-way |
| Heated & Ventilated Front Seats | S | S (heated only) | S (heated only) | S | S |
| Heated Steering Wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| Integrated Memory System for Driver Seat | S | S | S | N/A | S |
| Driver Seat Relaxation Function | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 60/40 Split-folding, sliding & reclining rear seat | S | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) | S (not sliding) |
| Auto-dimming Inside Mirror w/ HomeLink® | S | S | S (auto-dimming) A (HomeLink) | S | S (auto-dimming) N/A (HomeLink) |
| Manual Rear Side Window Sunshades | S | N/A | N/A | N/A | S |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 106.5 | 101.1 | 99.9 | 94.4 | 103.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) rear seats up/folded down | 27.2/59.3 | 29.7/59.7 | 30.3/64.2 | 27.7/56.9 | 24.4/50.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) front trunk | 0.85 | 4.7 | N/A | N/A | TBD |
| Charging Time 220/240V Level 2 (est.) | 10% to 100% in 7 hours, 10 min. (10.9 kW) | 0% to 100% in 10.9 hours (48 amps) 28 miles in 1 hour | 0% to 100% in 7.5 hours (11 kW) 36 miles in 1 hour 0% to 100% in 11.5 hours (7.2 kW) | Low to 100% in 9.5 hours (32 amps) | 7 hours, 10 min. (11 kW) |
| DC Fast Charge Level 3 (est.) | 10% to 80% in 25 min. (150 kW/400V) 42 miles in 5 min. 10% to 80% in 18 min. (250 kW/800V) 68 miles in 5 min. | 10% to 80% in 45 min. (150 kW) 59 miles in 10 min. (150 kW) | 10% to 80% in 30 min. (170 kW) 89 miles in 10 min. | Low to 80% in 30 min. (150 kW) (FWD) Low to 80% in 60 min. (150 kW) (AWD) | To 80% in 73 min. (50 kW) To 80% in 18 min. (350 kW) |
| SAE Combo Combined Charging System (CCS) Port | S | S | S | S | S |
| All Electric Range (est.) | 303 mi. (RWD) 266 mi. (AWD) | 314 mi. (RWD) 312 mi. (AWD) | 275 mi. (RWD) 255 mi. (AWD) | 242 mi. (FWD) 222 mi. (AWD) | 310 mi. (RWD) 274 mi. (AWD) |
| Electric (EV mode) Combined (MPGe)* | 114 (RWD) 101 (AWD) | 101 MPGe (RWD) 98 MPGe (AWD) | 107 (RWD) 99 (AWD) | 114 (FWD) 102 (AWD) | 117 (RWD) 105 (AWD) |
| Complimentary Charging | 2-years of 30-minute DC fast charging at Electrify America | 2-years of 250 kWh DC fast charging at Electrify America through FordPass™ rewards | 3-years of 30-minute DC fast charging at Electrify America | 1-year of unlimited charging at EVgo | 3-years of 1,000 kWh total charging at Electrify America |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 4-year / 50,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty | 10-year / 100,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 4-year / 50,000-mile | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 10-year / 100,000-mile |
| Battery Limited Warranty | 10-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 8-year / 100,000-mile | 10-year / 100,000-mile |
| 24-Hour Roadside Assistance | 5-year / unlimited miles | 5-year / 60,000-mile | 3-year / 36,000-mile | 3-year / unlimited miles | 5-year / 60,000-mile |
| Complimentary Maintenance | 3-year / 36,000-mile | FordPass Rewards™ points | 2-year / 20,000-mile | 2-year / 25,000-mile | N/A |
| MSRP w/ Automatic Trans. (Not Including Destination) | $47,450 (RWD) $50,950 (AWD) | $52,450 (RWD) $53,475 (AWD) | $47,495 (RWD) $51,295 (AWD) | $46,700 (FWD) $48,780 (AWD) | $47,500 (RWD) $51,400 (AWD) |
