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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (229 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Frontera is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,594 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 170 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 offers visibly more power – delivering 229 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

IONIQ 5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 561 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers a bit more boot space – 520 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera sits just ahead overall 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 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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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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

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- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
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- very easy to get into
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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 530 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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