Head-to-head
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts $10,700 (14%) below the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai's retro-futuristic Ioniq 5 shares mechanicals with the Kia EV6 but adopts a more upright, lounge-like cabin and pixel-art lighting. The N performance variant brings tracky thrills to the family EV space.
- From
- $76,200
- Range
- 507 km
- Battery
- 84 kWh
Option B · Sedan
Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 swaps the 5's upright stance for a slippery streamliner shape — drag coefficient of 0.21 — yielding a class-leading 614 km WLTP range from a 77.4 kWh battery.
- From
- $65,500
- Range
- 614 km
- Battery
- 77.4 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes 107 km further on a charge (614 vs 507 km WLTP).
- 2
Boot · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 swallows 126 L more cargo with the rear seats up (527 vs 401 L).
- 3
Price · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts the Hyundai Ioniq 5 by $10,700 (14%) on starting price.
- 4
Efficiency · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is 3.4 kWh/100 km more efficient (14.3 vs 17.7), translating to cheaper running costs.
- 5
Battery · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 carries a 6.6 kWh larger battery (84 vs 77.4 kWh).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
Trails the Hyundai Ioniq 6 on the core specs we measure.
Where the Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $10,700
- ▸ 107 km longer WLTP range
Hyundai Ioniq 5
What we like
- ✓ Distinctive design inside and out
- ✓ Class-leading 800V fast charging
- ✓ Cavernous flat-floor interior
What we don't
- ✕ 5-year vehicle warranty trails Kia
- ✕ Rear visibility hampered by tall belt-line
- ✕ Wide turning circle for the segment
Hyundai Ioniq 6
What we like
- ✓ Best range in segment for the price
- ✓ Excellent highway efficiency
- ✓ Genuinely distinctive styling
What we don't
- ✕ Rear headroom suffers vs the Ioniq 5
- ✕ Some cabin plastics feel scratchy
- ✕ Polarising 'pebble' design
Frequently asked: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $65,500 versus $76,200 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a $10,700 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 614 km, 107 km further than the Hyundai Ioniq 5's 507 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 better value than the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
- On paper the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is $10,700 cheaper, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 edges ahead on most other measurable specs. Whether the saving justifies the gap depends on which features matter most to you, and how much weight you give to brand and dealer factors.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Hyundai Ioniq 5
if…
- ✓ you regularly load it up (126 L more boot)
- ✓ you match the profile: design-led buyers
Choose the
Hyundai Ioniq 6
if…
- ✓ you want to save $10,700 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (107 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: sales reps
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.