Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo and performance.
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2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
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The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 5 RWD, is EPA-rate…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo and performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 62.9
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 12
Safety 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 7.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5overall 95.9 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 79.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 92.4 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 83.5 | 91.8 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 87.7 | 92.4 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 88 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.9 | 79.5 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 5: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
- It is rated 115 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,700).
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 25.
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3.
- It carries 109 hp per ton against 81.1.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,250 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD Standard Range | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 100 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.706 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 133 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,225 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | 55.9 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
219 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (steering wheel-mounted) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks (Power-operated) | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions) | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio™ audio system with 6-speakers and onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data via HD Radio (HERE) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Hyundai Pay | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability | std | — |
| Regenerative braking paddle shifters | std | — |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Charge Port – Power open and close | std | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power windows – with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start (2 keys w/ detachable valet key) | std | — |
| 12-volt outlets – 2 total: 1 front, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Heat Pump (AWD-only) | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Power lumbar support | std | — |
| Seating Surfaces – Stain-resistant Cloth | std | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror – Manual day/night | std | — |
| Cargo Light | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior49 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| "Aero" wiper blades | std | — |
| 19 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 235/55R19 Tires | std | — |
| Acoustic Front Door Glass | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (lower front grille) | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) – Bodycolor / Automatic operation | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Laminated glass – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED headlights – MFR-type | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back (heated) glass | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with LED CHMSL | std | — |
| Rear wiper/washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Black | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | opt | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | — | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Dual Voltage ICCB charging cable | std | — |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| NACS --> CCS Adapter | std | — |
| Non-traction electrical system – 12-volt | std | — |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Transmission Type – Shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) | std | — |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| High-Performance Damper (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear / Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net (PIO) | opt | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) | std | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
| Trailering Package (4-pin trailer prewire) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 5
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,250 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,250 – $49,125 9 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 5 Standard range | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,700 |
| EV range | 245 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Honda CR-V is ahead on space & cargo and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores 95.9 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 79.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins: it is rated 115 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,700), and lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 25. Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3 and carries 109 hp per ton against 81.1. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.