Comparison between:
- 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | |
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| Trim | XRT AWD | 81.4 kWh FWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 55,500 (USA, Jun 2025) | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High tensile strength steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Abyss Black Cyber Gray Atlas White Digital Teal Lucid Blue Atlas White Matte Ecotronic Gray Matte Gravity Gold Matte Sage Silver Matte Ultimate Red Cosmic Blue Pearl | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black | Onyx Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 183.3 in 4656 mm | 181.5 in 4610 mm |
| Width | 74.4 in 1890 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.7 in 2152 mm | - |
| Height | 64.0 in 1626 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 108.3 in 2750 mm |
| Front track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 64.5 in 1638 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.1 in 866 mm | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Approach angle | 19.8 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 30 ° | - |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 178 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in 983 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 53.2 in 1352 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 44.0 in 1117 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Passenger volume | 3015.0 l 106.47 ft3 3.02 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3760.0 l 132.78 ft3 3.76 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 745.0 l 26.31 ft3 0.74 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1655.0 l 58.45 ft3 1.66 m3 | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4706.87 lb 2135 kg | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2976.24 lb 1350 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3207.73 lb 1455 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1124.36 lb 510 kg | 1126.56 lb 511 kg |
| GVWR | 5831.23 lb 2645 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.282 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | - | 64 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| Additional information | - | i-Pedal 3.0 system |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 74 kW 99.2 hp 100.6 ps | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.20 s | 8.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km | WLTP: 0.6 mi / 1.0 km WLTP: 0.6 mi / 1.0 km WLTP: 0.6 mi / 1.0 km WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 36 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 94 MPGe EPA, HWY: 85 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12 m 39.37 ft | 11.72 m 38.45 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.67 | 2.43 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
| Additional information | Gear Ratio - 2.263 Final Gear Ratio - 4.706 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 7.5Jx18 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R18 107T | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Mobis | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 607 V | 343 V |
| Weight | 1051.6 lb 477 kg | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:20 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT AWD | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD |