Matchup
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Hyundai Tucson
The 2026 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD against the 2026 Tucson SEL 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
- In the trims shown, the Tucson costs $16,425 less: $34,150 against $50,575 for the Ioniq 5, destination included. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Ioniq 5 costs about $1,638 a year less to run: $945/yr against $2,583/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 4.2 s sooner: 4.6 s against 8.8 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Tucson has 12.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 38.7 cu ft against 26.3 cu ft. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
At a glance
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $50,575PublishedHyundai | $34,150PublishedHyundai |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors, 74 kW front and 165 kW rear · Dual motor AWD | 2.5 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection, 13.0:1 compression · HTRAC AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | no data | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 98 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Cargo behind the second row | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai | 38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 6Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Seats | 5PublishedHyundai | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | IIHS crash tests G/G/G |
Acceleration
The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 4.2 s sooner: 4.6 s against 8.8 s.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp (239 kW)PublishedHyundai | 187 hp (139 kW)PublishedHyundai |
| Torque | 446 lb-ft (605 Nm)PublishedHyundai | 178 lb-ft (241 Nm)PublishedHyundai |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 8.8 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 2.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 6.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 13.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 16.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Tucson stops from 70 mph in 178 ft, 5 ft shorter than the Ioniq 5 (183 ft).
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 178 ft (54.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend | 120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| 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
It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Ioniq 5; the Tucson goes over at 11 mph.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 8.3% riskTestedNHTSA | no data |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.22Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Ioniq 5 costs about $1,638 a year less to run: $945/yr against $2,583/yr.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | no data | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 98 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $945/yrDerivedEPA | $2,583/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 37 kWh/100 mi (22.9 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend | 26 mpg (9.1 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28PublishedHyundai | 0.33PublishedHyundai |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The Tucson rides higher: 8.3 in of ground clearance against 6.1 in.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.83 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.83 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft (12.0 m)PublishedHyundai | 38.6 ft (11.8 m)PublishedHyundai |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (15 cm)PublishedHyundai | 8.3 in (21 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Tires | Michelin Primacy Tour A/S 255/45R20 105V XL all-season · 255/45R20TestedCar and Driver | 235/60R18 all-season · 235/60R18PublishedHyundai |
Space, luggage and fit
The Tucson has 12.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 38.7 cu ft against 26.3 cu ft.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedHyundai | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 6Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Hyundai | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Cargo behind the second row | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai | 38.7 cu ft (1,096 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Cargo, seats folded | 58.5 cu ft (1,657 L)PublishedHyundai | 74.8 cu ft (2,118 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Front trunk | 0.8 cu ft (24 L)PublishedHyundai | no data |
| Towing | no data | 2,750 lb (1,247 kg)PublishedHyundai |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.4 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +1.9 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +4.2 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.2 in (16 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +7.2 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.8 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai | +4.8 in (12 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.8 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai | −0.1 in head · +0.5 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Front head room, published | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedHyundai | 40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear head room, published | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHyundai | 39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai | 41.3 in (105 cm)PublishedHyundai |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Tucson on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver | no data |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Tucson’s hides 22 ft.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 19 ft (5.8 m)Simulated | 22 ft (6.8 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 39%Simulated | 37%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS rates the Ioniq 5’s headlights Good and the Tucson’s Acceptable.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 318 ft (96.9 m)TestedIIHS | 314 ft (95.8 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 67 mph (108 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 67 mph (109 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 486 ft (148.1 m)TestedIIHS | 600 ft (183.0 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Ioniq 5 and the Tucson on what we can measure here.
| Ioniq 5 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | no data |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 4,767 lb (2,162 kg)TestedMotorTrend | 3,695 lb (1,676 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Ioniq 5 costs about $1,638 a year less to run: $945/yr against $2,583/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Ioniq 5 gets to 60 mph 4.2 s sooner: 4.6 s against 8.8 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Ioniq 5 makes 133 hp more: 320 hp against 187 hp. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 2.9 s in the Ioniq 5 and 6.0 s in the Tucson. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- From the driver’s seat the Ioniq 5’s hood hides the first 19 ft of road; the Tucson’s hides 22 ft. Simulated
- IIHS rates the Ioniq 5’s headlights Good and the Tucson’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- The Ioniq 5 held 0.87 g on the skidpad against 0.83 g for the Tucson. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Ioniq 5; the Tucson goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Hyundai Tucson
- In the trims shown, the Tucson costs $16,425 less: $34,150 against $50,575 for the Ioniq 5, destination included. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
- The Tucson has 12.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 38.7 cu ft against 26.3 cu ft. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
- The Tucson stops from 70 mph in 178 ft, 5 ft shorter than the Ioniq 5 (183 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the Tucson and 4 in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom HyundaiSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- The Tucson rides higher: 8.3 in of ground clearance against 6.1 in. PublishedHyundaiPublishedHyundai
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.9 in between head and headliner in the Tucson and +0.4 in in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom HyundaiSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +4.8 in of knee room in the Tucson and +3.7 in in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom HyundaiSimulatedfrom Hyundai
Other trims
- Ioniq 5 Limited AWD · on this page
- Ioniq 5 N
- Tucson SEL AWD · on this page
- Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD
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)
- Hyundai Motor America: 2026 Tucson features & specs (trims, MSRP, weights, interior, cargo) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20-inch wheels) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Tucson AWD (id 49500) and Tucson Hybrid AWD (id 49498) ratings (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Limited AWD instrumented test) (2025-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2022 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L Is Dazzling but Slow (Limited AWD) (2021-06)
- Hyundai Motor America: 2026 Ioniq 5 compare specs (all trims) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: Compact EV SUV comparison: Model Y vs. six others (2025 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD) (2025-08)
- MotorTrend: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT First Test (HTRAC AWD) (2025-01)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 21153) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD (VehicleId 20563): 17.4% rollover risk (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Hyundai Tucson review (Tucson XRT 75-mph highway test) (2026-10)
- Hyundai Motor America Newsroom: 2025 Tucson specifications and features (track by wheel size, Cd 0.33) (2024-12)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ratings (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Tucson ratings (crash tests apply to 2022–26; headlights to 2025–26) (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.