2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2025 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $42,600 to $58,200
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2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $29,495 to $39,755
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 58.5 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 183.3 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a little wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 as you will in the Volkswagen Tiguan.