CUPRA Tavascan vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 opens at $71,990. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $76,989 and $79,189 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.

Both the CUPRA Tavascan and Hyundai IONIQ 5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan and 97% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Tavascan packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Tavascan and 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 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 CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Tavascan is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 77.4kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 433km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5).

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 9mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 4,635mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 527L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 13L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg 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 (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5). Both match on warranty length.