Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Kia PV5 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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.

Kia PV5 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5665 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the Kia PV5 with 19.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.20 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs visibly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 170 km more than the Kia PV5.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a strongly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is strongly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.70 s. That’s about 7.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs decisively better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Kia PV5 tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls decisively stronger with 770 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia PV5 is slight lighter – 1860 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia PV5 offers markedly more room – 1320 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 800 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia PV5 performs markedly better – up to 4420 L, which is about 2840 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

When it comes to payload, Kia PV5 noticeably takes the win – 790 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

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