Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Genesis GV70 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £, while the Genesis GV70 costs 59200 £. That’s a price difference of around 20700 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinctly more efficient than the Genesis GV70 with 19.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.80 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 570 km, about 91 km more than the Genesis GV70.

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 has a distinctly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Genesis GV70 takes 4.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Genesis GV70 tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls hardly any stronger with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is slightly lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2335 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV70 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1678 L, which is about 98 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 hardly any takes the win – 530 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.