Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Hyundai IONIQ 6
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 starts about $2,096 lower ($43,981 vs $46,077).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 saves roughly $8/year ($453 vs $461) — about $40 over five years.
- Recalls: 2025 IONIQ 5: 9 NHTSA campaigns · 2025 IONIQ 6: 3. Fewer for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
Quick verdict: planning to keep it 8+ years? Lean Hyundai IONIQ 6 (reliability edge). Care most about the drive itself? The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the more rewarding pick.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
