Matchup
Honda Prologue vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2026 Prologue Elite AWD against the 2026 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD, 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
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 1.3 s sooner: 4.6 s against 5.9 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Prologue’s hides 25 ft. Simulated
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 2.9 s in the Ioniq 5 and 3.9 s in the Prologue. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the Ioniq 5’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.3% risk against 10.5% risk for the Prologue. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
At a glance
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $51,895PublishedHonda | $50,575PublishedHyundai |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet front + induction rear motor (GM Ultium drive units) · Dual motor AWD | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors, 74 kW front and 165 kW rear · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 5.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 95 MPGePublishedEPA | 98 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 283 mi (455 km)PublishedEPA | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 24.0 cu ft (680 L)TestedCar and Driver | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Honda | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests A/G/G | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ |
Acceleration
The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 1.3 s sooner: 4.6 s against 5.9 s.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp (224 kW)PublishedHonda | 320 hp (239 kW)PublishedHyundai |
| Torque | 355 lb-ft (481 Nm)PublishedHonda | 446 lb-ft (605 Nm)PublishedHyundai |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 5.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 5.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 2.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 14.8 sTestedCar and Driver | 13.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
No meaningful gap between the Prologue and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 129 ft (39.3 m)TestedMotorTrend | 124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 378 ft (115.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 374 ft (114.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 289 ft (88.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 286 ft (87.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 176 ft (53.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 174 ft (52.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Ioniq 5’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.3% risk against 10.5% risk for the Prologue.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 10.5% riskTestedNHTSA | 5★ · 8.3% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.35Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
No meaningful gap between the Prologue and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA efficiency | 95 MPGePublishedEPA | 98 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 283 mi (455 km)PublishedEPA | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $974/yrDerivedEPA | $945/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 33 kWh/100 mi (20.5 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 37 kWh/100 mi (22.9 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27DerivedCar and Driver | 0.28PublishedHyundai |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The Prologue rides higher: 8.1 in of ground clearance against 6.1 in.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.80 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.80 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.24 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.6 ft (12.1 m)PublishedHonda | 39.4 ft (12.0 m)PublishedHyundai |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda | 6.1 in (15 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Tires | Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 Enliten 275/45R21 all-season (self-sealing) · 275/45R21TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy Tour A/S 255/45R20 105V XL all-season · 255/45R20TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.6 in between head and headliner in the Prologue and +0.4 in in the Ioniq 5.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Honda | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Honda | 0Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Cargo behind the second row | 24.0 cu ft (680 L)TestedCar and Driver | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Cargo, seats folded | 55.0 cu ft (1,557 L)TestedCar and Driver | 58.5 cu ft (1,657 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Front trunk | no data | 0.8 cu ft (24 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Towing | 1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedHonda | no data |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.6 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +0.4 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +4.0 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +7.0 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +6.2 in (16 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.4 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +1.8 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.2 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda | −0.8 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Front head room, published | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear head room, published | 36.7 in (93 cm)PublishedHonda | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHonda | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Prologue and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | no data | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Prologue’s hides 25 ft.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 25 ft (7.5 m)Simulated | 19 ft (5.8 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 35%Simulated | 39%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS rates the Ioniq 5’s headlights Good and the Prologue’s Acceptable.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 330 ft (100.5 m)TestedIIHS | 318 ft (96.9 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 69 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 67 mph (108 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 484 ft (147.6 m)TestedIIHS | 486 ft (148.1 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS small overlap front test the Ioniq 5 rates Good and the Prologue Acceptable.
| Prologue | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | AcceptableTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | no data | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 5,268 lb (2,390 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 4,767 lb (2,162 kg)TestedMotorTrend |
Where each one wins
Honda Prologue
- The Prologue rides higher: 8.1 in of ground clearance against 6.1 in. PublishedHondaPublishedHyundai
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.6 in between head and headliner in the Prologue and +0.4 in in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom HondaSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Prologue and still stop inside the lit road is 69 mph; in the Ioniq 5 it’s 67 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 1.3 s sooner: 4.6 s against 5.9 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Prologue’s hides 25 ft. Simulated
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 2.9 s in the Ioniq 5 and 3.9 s in the Prologue. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the Ioniq 5’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.3% risk against 10.5% risk for the Prologue. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- The Ioniq 5 held 0.87 g on the skidpad against 0.80 g for the Prologue. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- IIHS rates the Ioniq 5’s headlights Good and the Prologue’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- In the IIHS small overlap front test the Ioniq 5 rates Good and the Prologue Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- Prologue EX FWD
- Prologue Elite AWD · on this page
- Ioniq 5 Limited AWD · on this page
- Ioniq 5 N
Keep comparing
Sources
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Honda Prologue Is a Better EV Than It Is a Honda (Elite AWD) (2024-06)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Limited AWD instrumented test) (2025-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda Prologue SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 20907) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 21153) (2026-10)
- American Honda: 2026 Prologue trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,495 destination) (2026-10)
- Hyundai Motor America (PR Newswire): Hyundai lowers price on 2026 Ioniq 5 EV lineup (Limited AWD $48,975, $1,600 freight) (2025-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda Prologue FWD, AWD Touring and AWD Elite ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20-inch wheels) ratings (2026-10)
- Hyundai Motor America: 2026 Ioniq 5 compare specs (all trims) (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Prologue Specifications & Features (2025-10)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Honda Prologue First Test (AWD Elite) (2024-07)
- MotorTrend: Compact EV SUV comparison: Model Y vs. six others (2025 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD) (2025-08)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Prologue ratings (crash tests apply to 2024–26 models) (2026-10)
- 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.