2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 v Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric comparison
Hyundai and Volvo have taken very different approaches to these electric cars, but the results are similar on paper. Which recipe is more appealing in the real world?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Volvo XC40 Comparison
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Volvo XC40
2025 Hyundai
IONIQ 5
vs
2026 Volvo
XC40
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$69,800 - $110,383
$54,990 - $62,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy to drive
- Superb practicality
- Digital mirrors now optional
Misses
- Pricier than rivals
- N Line won't fool N-spotters
- Frustrating safety features
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Colours Available
The Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:
- Atlas White (solid)
- Galactic Grey Metallic
- Phantom Black
- Digital Teal-Green
- Lucid Blue Mica
- Gravity Gold (matte)
Matte paint is a $1000 option.
The interior is available in the following colourways:
- Obsidian Black
- Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
- Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
Comparison
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
The Ioniq 5 has been refreshed with a new look and bigger batteries, and there’s now a sporty looking N Line version too.
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Matt Campbell
Very Good
2025 Volvo XC40 review
The petrol Volvo XC40 range is now only offered with the less powerful B4 mild-hybrid engine. Is it still enough?
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 478kW | 145kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 770Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
