Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD | |
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| Trim | 38.3 kWh | SEL AWD |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 50,950 (USA, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Aluminium High tensile strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver | Lucid Blue Atlas White Cyber Gray Abyss Black Gravity Gold Digital Teal Green Shooting Star Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow | Black Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 182.5 in 4635 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 84.7 in 2152 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 64.5 in 1638 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 64.8 in 1647 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.6 in 880 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 35.0 in 890 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 3016.0 l 106.51 ft3 3.02 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3786.0 l 133.70 ft3 3.79 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 770.0 l 27.19 ft3 0.77 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1679.0 l 59.29 ft3 1.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg |
| Payload | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 2299.42 lb 1043 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.288 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight excludes driver weight. | - |
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 | Front | Rear |
| Power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport Snow |
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 |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 5.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km | EPA, CTY: 293.0 mi / 471.5 km EPA, CMB: 265.9 mi / 428.0 km EPA, HWY: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 101 MPGe EPA, HWY: 90 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | - |
| Additional information | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.412 | - |
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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 R | 235/55R19 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 38.3 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 40.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 77.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | LGX E63 | - |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 176 | 360 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | - | 30 |
| Battery voltage | 319.4 V | 800 V |
| Energy density | 112.4 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 791.46 lb 359 kg | 1049.4 lb 476 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning |
| Additional information | - | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:23 DC 50 kW, 0:46 AC 7.2 kW, 5:20 | DC 350 kW, 0:18 DC 50 kW, 0:46 AC 11 kW, 5:50 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL AWD |

