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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Nissan Ariya – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Nissan Ariya fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Ariya has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1208 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Ariya with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs slight better – achieving up to 570 km, about 39 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 650 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Nissan Ariya tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls evident stronger with 770 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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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, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is slight lighter – 1955 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs slightly better – up to 1580 L, which is about 230 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 noticeable takes the win – 530 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,500
IONIQ 5 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 21.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 km
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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Nissan Ariya

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The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38500 - 64200 £
Price
37300 - 54800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 21.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1955 - 2275 kg
Curb weight
1980 - 2277 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Length
4655 - 4715 mm
Length
4595 mm
Width
1890 - 1940 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1585 - 1605 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1540 - 1580 L
Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
Payload
385 - 530 kg
Payload
363 - 420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 5?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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