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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (229 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Renault Clio?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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:

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.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,271 £.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 229 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

IONIQ 5

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is clearly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 753 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out in the key areas 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 £43,300
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • 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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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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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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Reviews Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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technoman
31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 530 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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