Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs VW Tayron – Differences & prices 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 VW Tayron costs 39000 £. That’s a price difference of around 493 £.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs clearly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 444 km more than the VW Tayron.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a convincingly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 378 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.10 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs minimal better – reaching 260 km/h, while the VW Tayron tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls decisively stronger with 770 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 370 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 VW Tayron is slightly lighter – 1682 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 273 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers clearly more room – 885 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 365 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2090 L, which is about 510 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

When it comes to payload, VW Tayron slight takes the win – 566 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.