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
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Volvo XC40
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2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
373 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$69,800 - $114,383
$52,990 - $85,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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
8.2
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
8.1
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 448kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 740Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
