Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Renault Rafale – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Renault Rafale has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 943 £.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 473 km more than the Renault Rafale.

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 convincingly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 350 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 Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs evident better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

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, the Renault Rafale is to a small extent lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers a bit more room – 627 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs slightly better – up to 1910 L, which is about 330 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 slightly takes the win – 530 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.