2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 than in the Volvo XC90. 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 Volvo XC90.

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). Clearly, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC90, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai IONIQ 5 for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Volvo XC90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.