BMW iX2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

The BMW iX2 starts from $79,900 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 opens at $76,200. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the more affordable entry point by $3,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $87,890 and $83,820 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW iX2 stands out with Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers leather.

The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW iX2 is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 433km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5).

The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 101mm shorter than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 4,655mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, giving the BMW iX2 a 5L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW iX2) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5). Both match on warranty length.