2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,200 to $48,550
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-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 277 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Dimensions
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which may make it easier to park.

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

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

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

Utility
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.