Matchup
Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2026 Model Y Premium 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 Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 9 ft shorter than the Ioniq 5 (183 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 25 MPGe better than the Ioniq 5 (98 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y goes 58 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 327 mi against 269 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Ioniq 5’s hides 19 ft. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
Who each one suits
On these figures the Model Y leads across the board. It stops 9 ft shorter from 70 mph, is rated 25 MPGe better, goes 58 mi farther on a charge, gets to 60 mph sooner, and fits one more large suitcase.
The Ioniq 5 shares the Model Y’s five-star NHTSA and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ratings, and costs about $1,000 less in these trims. Its case comes down to design, cabin and charging preferences, which these labs don’t measure.
At a glance
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $51,630PublishedTesla | $50,575PublishedHyundai |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet rear + induction front motor · Dual motor AWD | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors, 74 kW front and 165 kW rear · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | 98 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ |
Acceleration
The Model Y gets to 60 mph 0.7 s sooner: 3.9 s against 4.6 s.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 397 hp (296 kW)PublishedCar and Driver | 320 hp (239 kW)PublishedHyundai |
| Torque | 389 lb-ft (527 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver | 446 lb-ft (605 Nm)PublishedHyundai |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 3.9 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 1.7 sTestedCar and Driver | 2.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 12.3 sTestedCar and Driver | 13.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 9 ft shorter than the Ioniq 5 (183 ft).
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 183 ft (55.8 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | no data | 124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 360 ft (109.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 374 ft (114.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 277 ft (84.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 286 ft (87.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 167 ft (50.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 174 ft (52.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
No meaningful gap between the Model Y and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 8.6% 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) | 1.40Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.41Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 25 MPGe better than the Ioniq 5 (98 MPGe).
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | 98 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | 269 mi (433 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $753/yrDerivedEPA | $945/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 29 kWh/100 mi (18.3 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs | 37 kWh/100 mi (22.9 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22PublishedEVSpecs | 0.28PublishedHyundai |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
No meaningful gap between the Model Y and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.88 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.88 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.87 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft (12.1 m)Estimate | 39.4 ft (12.0 m)PublishedHyundai |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in (17 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 6.1 in (15 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Tires | Hankook iON evo AS SUV all-season · 255/45R19TestedCar 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 +1.7 in between head and headliner in the Model Y and +0.4 in in the Ioniq 5.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHyundai |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 3Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 26.3 cu ft (745 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Cargo, seats folded | 71.0 cu ft (2,010 L)TestedCar and Driver | 58.5 cu ft (1,657 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Front trunk | 4.0 cu ft (113 L)TestedCar and Driver | 0.8 cu ft (24 L)PublishedHyundai |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedEdmunds | no data |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.7 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +0.4 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.9 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.8 in (17 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +6.2 in (16 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.2 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +1.8 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.4 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Edmunds | −0.8 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Front head room, published | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear head room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.5 in (103 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHyundai |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Model Y and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 66 dBATestedCar and Driver | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Ioniq 5’s hides 19 ft.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 11 ft (3.2 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 19 ft (5.8 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 65%Simulated, estimated inputs | 39%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Model Y and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Ioniq 5 it’s 67 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 332 ft (101.1 m)TestedIIHS | 318 ft (96.9 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 70 mph (113 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 67 mph (108 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 442 ft (134.7 m)TestedIIHS | 486 ft (148.1 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Model Y and the Ioniq 5 on what we can measure here.
| Model Y | Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| 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 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 4,421 lb (2,005 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 4,767 lb (2,162 kg)TestedMotorTrend |
Where each one wins
Tesla Model Y
- The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 9 ft shorter than the Ioniq 5 (183 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 25 MPGe better than the Ioniq 5 (98 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y goes 58 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 327 mi against 269 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Ioniq 5’s hides 19 ft. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- The Model Y gets to 60 mph 0.7 s sooner: 3.9 s against 4.6 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y makes 77 hp more: 397 hp against 320 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedHyundai
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 1.7 s in the Model Y and 2.9 s in the Ioniq 5. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Model Y costs about $192 a year less to run: $753/yr against $945/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.7 in between head and headliner in the Model Y and +0.4 in in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom EdmundsSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- Our packing test fits 5 large suitcases in the Model Y and 4 in the Ioniq 5. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Hyundai
- Drivers see 65% of the ground within 33 ft of the Model Y’s nose and 39% in the Ioniq 5. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Model Y and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Ioniq 5 it’s 67 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
Hyundai Ioniq 5
No clear advantage on the figures above.
Other trims
- Ioniq 5 Limited AWD · on this page
- Ioniq 5 N
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Sources
- Car and Driver: 2026 Tesla Model Y review and instrumented tests (Premium RWD, Long Range AWD) (2026-09)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Limited AWD instrumented test) (2025-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (2026-09)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (20-inch wheels) ratings (2026-10)
- Tesla: Model Y design studio: US prices, destination and order fee (2026-09)
- 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 Ioniq 5 compare specs (all trims) (2026-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Model Y trims and specifications (Tesla data) (2026-07)
- MotorTrend: Compact EV SUV comparison: Model Y vs. six others (2025 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD) (2025-08)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD (VehicleId 22140) (2026-09)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 21153) (2026-10)
- EV Specifications: 2026 Tesla Model Y North America trim comparison (Tesla data) (2025-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-08)
- IIHS: 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (applies to 2026–27 models) (2026-09)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ratings (2026-10)
- IIHS: Two additional models garner Top Safety Pick+ awards (Sep 3, 2026) (2026-09)
- 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.