Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs SsangYong Korando – Differences & prices compared

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

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.

SsangYong Korando has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11494 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 16.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 231 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

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 190 HP. That’s roughly 460 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs distinct better – reaching 260 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 69 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls decisively stronger with 770 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the SsangYong Korando is clearly perceptible lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 438 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers barely noticeable more room – 551 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs distinct better – up to 1580 L, which is about 332 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 to a small extent takes the win – 530 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.