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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • visibly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,229 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 82 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 650 HP. That’s roughly 302 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 260 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

IONIQ 5

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is slightly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,580 L, about 368 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries moderately more – 605 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 comes out modestly ahead 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 £38,500
IONIQ 5

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 km
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 64,200 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,275 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4,655 - 4,715 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,974 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
1,585 - 1,605 mm
Height
1,388 - 1,412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,540 - 1,580 L
Max trunk capacity
1,171 - 1,212 L
Payload
385 - 530 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 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
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