Matchup
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Chevrolet Equinox EV
The 2026 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD against the 2026 Equinox EV LT 1 FWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- In the trims shown, the Equinox EV costs $13,780 less: $36,795 against $50,575 for the Ioniq 5, destination included. PublishedHyundaiPublishedChevrolet
- The Equinox EV goes 50 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 319 mi against 269 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 2.8 s sooner: 4.6 s against 7.4 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedMotorTrend
- The Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe by the EPA, 10 MPGe better than the Ioniq 5 (98 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
Who each one suits
The Equinox EV is the value pick: $13,780 less in these trims, 50 mi more EPA range, 10 MPGe better efficiency, and a quieter cabin at 70 mph.
The Ioniq 5 is far quicker, with 60 mph in 4.6 s against 7.4, and its all-wheel drive pulls away on packed snow at twice the Equinox EV’s rate in our simulation. It adds an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
At a glance
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $50,575PublishedHyundai | $36,795PublishedChevrolet |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors, 74 kW front and 165 kW rear · Dual motor AWD | Permanent-magnet front motor (GM Ultium drive unit) · Front-wheel drive, single motor |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.4 sTestedMotorTrend |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| EPA efficiency | 98 MPGePublishedEPA | 108 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA | 319 mi (513 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai | 26.4 cu ft (748 L)PublishedGM |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 4Simulatedfrom GM |
| Seats | 5PublishedHyundai | 5PublishedGM |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall |
Acceleration
The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 2.8 s sooner: 4.6 s against 7.4 s.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp (239 kW)PublishedHyundai | 220 hp (164 kW)PublishedGM |
| Torque | 446 lb-ft (605 Nm)PublishedHyundai | 243 lb-ft (329 Nm)PublishedGM |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.4 sTestedMotorTrend |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.5 sSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 2.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 13.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.9 sTestedMotorTrend |
Braking and stopping distance
On a wet road from 70 mph, reaction included, the Equinox EV needs 367 ft to stop and the Ioniq 5 374 ft: 7 ft more road for the Ioniq 5.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend | no data |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 374 ft (114.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 367 ft (111.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 286 ft (87.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 281 ft (85.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 174 ft (52.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 170 ft (51.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Equinox EV on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 8.3% riskTestedNHTSA | 5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.37Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
The Equinox EV goes 50 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 319 mi against 269 mi.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA efficiency | 98 MPGePublishedEPA | 108 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA | 319 mi (513 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $945/yrDerivedEPA | $857/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 37 kWh/100 mi (22.9 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend | 28 kWh/100 mi (17.5 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28PublishedHyundai | 0.24DerivedCar and Driver |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
On packed snow the Ioniq 5 can pull away at 0.25 g, against 0.13 g for the Equinox EV.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.13 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft (12.0 m)PublishedHyundai | 38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedMotorTrend |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (15 cm)PublishedHyundai | 6.4 in (16 cm)PublishedGM |
| Tires | Michelin Primacy Tour A/S 255/45R20 105V XL all-season · 255/45R20TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy All Season 245/55R19 103H all-season · 245/55R19PublishedGM |
Space, luggage and fit
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Equinox EV on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedHyundai | 5PublishedGM |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 4Simulatedfrom GM |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 0Simulatedfrom GM |
| Cargo behind the second row | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai | 26.4 cu ft (748 L)PublishedGM |
| Cargo, seats folded | 58.5 cu ft (1,657 L)PublishedHyundai | 57.2 cu ft (1,620 L)PublishedGM |
| Front trunk | 0.8 cu ft (24 L)PublishedHyundai | no data |
| Towing | no data | 1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedGM |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.4 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +2.6 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.2 in (16 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +5.6 in (14 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.8 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +2.0 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +3.3 in (8 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.8 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai | −0.6 in head · −1.0 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputsfrom GM |
| Front head room, published | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedHyundai | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedGM |
| Rear head room, published | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHyundai | 38.5 in (98 cm)PublishedGM |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai | 38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedGM |
Cabin noise
At 70 mph the Equinox EV is quieter inside: 65 dBA against 67 dBA for the Ioniq 5, a noticeable difference.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver | 65 dBAEstimateCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Equinox EV’s hides 25 ft.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 19 ft (5.8 m)Simulated | 25 ft (7.6 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 39%Simulated | 42%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Equinox EV on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | no data |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 318 ft (96.9 m)TestedIIHS | no data |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 67 mph (108 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | no data |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 486 ft (148.1 m)TestedIIHS | no data |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Equinox EV on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Equinox EV | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | no data |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | no data |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | no data |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 4,767 lb (2,162 kg)TestedMotorTrend | 4,776 lb (2,166 kg)TestedMotorTrend |
Where each one wins
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 2.8 s sooner: 4.6 s against 7.4 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedMotorTrend
- From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Equinox EV’s hides 25 ft. Simulated
- The Ioniq 5 makes 100 hp more: 320 hp against 220 hp. PublishedHyundaiPublishedGM
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 2.9 s in the Ioniq 5 and 4.7 s in the Equinox EV. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- On packed snow the Ioniq 5 can pull away at 0.25 g, against 0.13 g for the Equinox EV. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
- In our simulation the Ioniq 5 corners at up to 0.87 g against 0.81 g for the Equinox EV. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Chevrolet Equinox EV
- In the trims shown, the Equinox EV costs $13,780 less: $36,795 against $50,575 for the Ioniq 5, destination included. PublishedHyundaiPublishedChevrolet
- The Equinox EV goes 50 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 319 mi against 269 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe by the EPA, 10 MPGe better than the Ioniq 5 (98 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- On a wet road from 70 mph, reaction included, the Equinox EV needs 367 ft to stop and the Ioniq 5 374 ft: 7 ft more road for the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
- At 70 mph the Equinox EV is quieter inside: 65 dBA against 67 dBA for the Ioniq 5, a noticeable difference. TestedCar and DriverEstimateCar and Driver
Other trims
- Ioniq 5 Limited AWD · on this page
- Ioniq 5 N
- Equinox EV LT 1 FWD · on this page
- Equinox EV LT 2 eAWD
Keep comparing
Sources
- Hyundai Motor America (PR Newswire): Hyundai lowers price on 2026 Ioniq 5 EV lineup (Limited AWD $48,975, $1,600 freight) (2025-10)
- Chevrolet: 2026 Equinox EV: trims and starting MSRP (LT 1 $34,995, excludes destination), 85-kWh battery (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20-inch wheels) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD ratings (id 49953) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Limited AWD instrumented test) (2025-10)
- MotorTrend: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT First Test (FWD, no options) (2025-04)
- Hyundai Motor America: 2026 Ioniq 5 compare specs (all trims) (2026-10)
- GM Upfitter: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Specification Guide (dimensions, interior, cargo, tires, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-07)
- GM News: What Chevrolet electric vehicles are available to buy right now? (2026 Equinox EV: 220 hp / 243 lb-ft FWD, 300 hp / 355 lb-ft AWD) (2026-08)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Averages Out (3RS FWD and 2LT AWD) (2024-05)
- MotorTrend: Compact EV SUV comparison: Model Y vs. six others (2025 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD) (2025-08)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 21153) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV BEV FWD (VehicleId 21824) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 6 more EVs comparison (2025 Equinox EV LT spec box: 11.59:1 ratio, 38.1-ft turning circle) (2025-08)
- Car and Driver: Quietest cars we’ve tested (2024 Equinox EV 2LT AWD: 65 dBA at 70 mph) (2025-03)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ratings (2026-10)
- IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.