Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia Niro

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD $42,600
VS
Kia Niro Electric $39,850
Kia Niro
Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $42,600 vs $39,850
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq 5 7.9 vs 2.1

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Tie
300 Wh/mi each
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
86.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia Niro
Trim used RWD Electric
MSRP (USD) $42,600 $39,850
Range 318 mi 253 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 64.8 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Crossover Crossover
DC max 168 kW 85 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 17 min 45 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 46.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 152 mi 50 mi
USD per mile of range 134 $/mi 158 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 104 mph
Cargo 19 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 253 mi).
  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $158/mi).

Weighted verdict

Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.9 vs 2.1).

Hyundai Ioniq 57.9 Kia Niro2.1 168 kW17 min 85 kW45 min

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