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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (229 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or BYD Atto 2?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

IONIQ 5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Atto 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,480 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 2. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 140 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

Atto 2

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers very slightly more power – delivering 229 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers a bit more torque with 350 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

IONIQ 5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 2 is noticeably lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,300
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 km
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Reviews Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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Javi Rodman
4 Jan 2026, 17:25:22

The best of the best. Comfortable, practical, economical, fun, spacious, with all the ADAS and safety systems. What more could you ask for?

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Carlos Aguilar
5 Feb 2026, 13:15:18

I've done 6,000 km and I'm delighted. I haven't tried other EVs, but I'm thrilled with the BYD Atto 2. It's true I don't go on long trips — I do everything in the city and nearby, about 100 to 150 km a day — and honestly it's been great in every way. When I hit 300,000 km I'll tell you again. Haha

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Price
30,800 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 72 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 530 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BYD
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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