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Renault R5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Renault R5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Hyundai IONIQ 5

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

R5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault R5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 165 km more than the Renault R5.

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 540 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is only slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers substantially more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 4,030 Nm more.

R5

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 R5 is markedly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,580 L, about 474 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries markedly more – 530 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a slight edge 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 £38,500
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 570 km
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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
38,500 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,275 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,655 - 4,715 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,940 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,585 - 1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,540 - 1,580 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
385 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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