Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs CUPRA Tavascan

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $68,200 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Tavascan opens at $66,490. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $1,710.

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 $75,020 and $73,139 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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

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

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

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the CUPRA Tavascan. The CUPRA Tavascan counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets wool blend / leather-appointed combination upholstery while the CUPRA Tavascan offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a RWD layout.

The CUPRA Tavascan responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 168kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 531km.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,655mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 11mm longer than the CUPRA Tavascan at 4,644mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 20L 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan). Both match on warranty length.