Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
- 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE AWD | |
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| Trim | 81.4 kWh FWD | SE AWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) | USD 50,150 (USA, Jun 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Aluminium High tensile strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl | Abyss Black Cyber Gray Atlas White Digital Teal Lucid Blue Sage Silver Matte Ultimate Red Cosmic Blue Pearl |
| Interior colors | Onyx Black | Black Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.5 in 4610 mm | 183.3 in 4656 mm |
| Width | 73.8 in 1875 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 84.7 in 2152 mm |
| Height | 65.9 in 1675 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in 2750 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 64.6 in 1641 mm |
| Rear track | 63.6 in 1615 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.8 in 910 mm | 34.1 in 866 mm |
| Rear overhang | 37.4 in 950 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 17.5 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 25.4 ° |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in 1075 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Rear headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.2 in 1352 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.0 in 1117 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 39.4 in 1001 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 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 | 745.0 l 26.31 ft3 0.74 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1655.0 l 58.45 ft3 1.66 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg | 4607.66 lb 2090 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 | 1126.56 lb 511 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg | 5831.23 lb 2645 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.282 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 | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 400 V | - |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 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 | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 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 | 8.40 s | 5.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 448.6 mi / 722.0 km WLTP, CTY: 456.7 mi / 735.0 km WLTP, CTY: 466.0 mi / 750.0 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km WLTP, CMB: 329.3 mi / 530.0 km | EPA, CMB: 290.0 mi / 466.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 116 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, HWY: 96 MPGe |
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 | 11.72 m 38.45 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.43 | 2.67 |
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 | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent 4-link | Independent Multi-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 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V | 235/55R19 105W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Hyundai Mobis |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| 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 | - |
| Battery voltage | 343 V | 697 V |
| Weight | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg | 1051.6 lb 477 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | - |
| Additional information | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 128 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 | DC 250 kW, 0:20 AC 10.9 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 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE AWD |