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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Porsche Taycan?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

IONIQ 5

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,457 £.

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

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers a bit more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 110 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 650 HP. That’s roughly 384 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is somewhat faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

IONIQ 5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries somewhat more – 635 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan holds a solid overall lead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 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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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 64,200 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,275 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,655 - 4,715 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,585 - 1,605 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,540 - 1,580 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
385 - 530 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Porsche
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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