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Tesla Roadster vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance ( vs 229 HP), boot space and price (184,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Roadster or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Tesla Roadster vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,957 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 430 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

IONIQ 5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers substantially more boot space – 520 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 520 L.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 9,650 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a solid overall lead 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 £43,300
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 570 km
Tesla Roadster
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Engine and Performance

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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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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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Tesla Roadster
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
184,300 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
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Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
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Payload
515 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
-
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
402 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
10,000 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
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Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Hyundai
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