Hyundai
Ioniq 6
2/13 winsEx-showroom₹55.70–55.70L
On-road₹57.46L
Ioniq 6vsIoniq 5
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Ioniq 5
6/13 winsEx-showroom₹46.05–46.05L
On-road₹47.52L
Get the Ioniq 5 — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the Ioniq 6 as the runner-up.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Ioniq 5
Ioniq 5 leads on price, range and efficiency. Ioniq 6 is the closest alternative.
On-road priceLower is better
Ioniq 6₹57.46L
Ioniq 5₹47.52LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Ioniq 6614 km
Ioniq 5631 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Ioniq 612.6 kWh/100 km
Ioniq 511.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
Ioniq 6401 L
Ioniq 5527 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
Ioniq 618 min
Ioniq 518 min
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
Ioniq 65 ★ Euro NCAP
Ioniq 55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Ioniq 6Ioniq 5
Claimed range
Ioniq 6614km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison631km
On-road priceDelhi
Ioniq 6₹57.46L
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison₹47.52L
Batterygross
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison77.4kWh
Ioniq 572.6kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Ioniq 618min
Ioniq 518min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Ioniq 67.4s
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison7.1s
Power
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison168kW
Ioniq 5160kW
Boot space
Ioniq 6401L
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison527L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Ioniq 65 ★ Euro NCAP
Ioniq 55 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Ioniq 6 0Ioniq 5 7Tie / no winner 1
Value
Ioniq 5
₹47.52L — ₹9.94L less on-road than the Ioniq 6.
Range
Ioniq 5
631 km — 17 km more claimed range than the Ioniq 6.
Efficiency
Ioniq 5
11.5 kWh/100 km — 1.1 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Ioniq 6.
Performance
Ioniq 5
7.1 s — 0.3 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Ioniq 6.
DC fast charging
Ioniq 5
368 km — 10 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Ioniq 6.
Home charging
Ioniq 5
10 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Ioniq 6.
Space
Ioniq 5
527 L — 126 L more boot space than the Ioniq 6.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Ioniq 5
Ioniq 6 0%Ioniq 5 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹47.52L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 11.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹48.30L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Ioniq 6430–491km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison442–505km
Ioniq 5 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Ioniq 6358km / 15 min
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison368km / 15 min
Ioniq 5 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Ioniq 658km / hour
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison63km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Ioniq 5 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Ioniq 6₹1.18/km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison₹1.08/km
Ioniq 5 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Ioniq 6₹9,358
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison₹7,530
You pay the least for each km of range with the Ioniq 5.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Ioniq 6Not published
Ioniq 58 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Ioniq 5 publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsIoniq 6
₹58.31L
Ioniq 5
₹48.30L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingIoniq 5 is cheapest to own — ₹10,01,397 less than the Ioniq 6 over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
Ioniq 6₹96,535Loan ₹45,96,480 · interest ₹11,95,598
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison₹79,835Loan ₹38,01,320 · interest ₹9,88,768
The Ioniq 5 costs ₹16,700 less a month than the Ioniq 6.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Ioniq 6₹1,422₹1.18/km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison₹1,298₹1.08/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹84,481 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Ioniq 6 | Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹55,70,000 | ₹46,05,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,67,100 | ₹1,38,150 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹57,45,600 | ₹47,51,650 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Ioniq 6Ioniq 5
Ioniq 5 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
4,855 mm
4,655 mm
Width
1,880 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,495 mm
1,605 mm
Wheelbase
2,950 mm
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Ground clearance
141 mm
163 mm
Boot space
401 L
527 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Ioniq 6Ioniq 5
SpecificationIoniq 6Ioniq 5
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi77.4 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison72.6 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei614 km631 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi12.6 kWh/100km11.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i18 min18 min
AC Home Charging (full)10.5 hr10 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
Power168 kWBest in this comparison160 kW
Torque350 Nm (at motor)350 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h7.4s7.1sBest in this comparison
Top Speed185 km/h185 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutRWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4855 mm4655 mm
Width1880 mm1890 mm
Height1495 mm1605 mm
Wheelbase2950 mmNot published
Ground Clearance141 mm163 mmBest in this comparison
Boot Space401 L527 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size225/55 R18Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 1 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,60,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
- +Pro: 614 km range
- +Pro: 800V ultra-fast charging
- +Pro: Streamliner aerodynamic design
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹57.46L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (614 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.6 kWh/100 km)
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- +Pro: 631 km range
- +Pro: 800V ultra-fast charging
- +Pro: Vehicle-to-load powered picnics
- −Con: Least powerful here (160 kW)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Ioniq 6 or Ioniq 5?
The Ioniq 5 claims the most at 631 km, followed by the Ioniq 6 (614 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Ioniq 5 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹47.52L — ₹9.94L less than the Ioniq 6. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Ioniq 5 works out cheapest at ₹48.30L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Ioniq 5 adds the most range — about 368 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 18 min). On a home AC charger the Ioniq 5 is quickest to full, at 10 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Ioniq 5 has the biggest boot (527 L). The Ioniq 6 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the Ioniq 5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.