Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Ioniq 5: 13 comparisons against 13 rivals across the 2026–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
13 rivals · verdicts at default weightsTesla Model YIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Honda CR-VIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia SorentoIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Subaru OutbackIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia EV6Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
BMW i4Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Nissan LeafIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Nissan KicksIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Fiat 500e500e leads 1–0
MINI CooperIoniq 5 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Ioniq 5 wins and loses
13 scored head-to-headsThe Ioniq 5 leads on tech & comfort in 7 of 8, fuel & range in 9 of 13; it trails on space & cargo in 6 of 7, price in 6 of 8, performance in 5 of 8. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Ioniq 5 scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Ioniq 5 leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 of 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 9 of 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety | 6 of 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 1 of 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 of 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 7 of 8 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Tesla Model Y?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 97.3 to 91.2, on safety. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Chevrolet Equinox?
Too close to call: Hyundai Ioniq 5 92 vs Chevrolet Equinox 91.3 with these weights. The Chevrolet Equinox is ahead on price and fuel & range. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Chevrolet Equinox). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia Sportage?
Too close to call: Kia Sportage 88.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 88.1 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Kia Sportage is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Jeep Wrangler?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 91.9 to 68.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 win and lose against its rivals?
The Ioniq 5 leads on tech & comfort in 7 of 8, fuel & range in 9 of 13; it trails on space & cargo in 6 of 7, price in 6 of 8, performance in 5 of 8. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.