Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Mazda CX-90

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $76,200 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $74,385. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $1,815.

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 $83,820 and $81,824 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-90, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Mazda CX-90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mazda CX-90.

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 10 in the Mazda CX-90. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mazda CX-90 misses.

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 Mazda CX-90 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Bose audio that you will not find on the Mazda CX-90. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-90 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,655mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 465mm shorter than the Mazda CX-90 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 263L advantage. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg 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 (Mazda CX-90). Both match on warranty length.