Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs smart #5 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £, while the smart #5 costs 39300 £. That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.80 kWh.

As for range, the smart #5 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 590 km, about 20 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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 hardly perceptible edge – offering 650 HP compared to 646 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the smart #5 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs somewhat better – reaching 260 km/h, while the smart #5 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls slight stronger with 770 Nm compared to 710 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is slightly lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers somewhat more room – 630 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1580 L, which is about 50 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 minimal takes the win – 530 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 proves to be offers a more balanced package and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.