2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD vs 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: 12 of 16 decision facts sourced.
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD: 8 of 16 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, EV battery warranty.
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $35,250 hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Horsepower | 225 hp hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Torque | 258 lb.-ft. hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov | All-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov |
| Annual fuel cost | $700 fueleconomy.gov | $700 fueleconomy.gov |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 5 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 0 nhtsa.gov | 8 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | Not yet sourced | 397 nhtsa.gov |
| Basic warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
| Combined MPGe | 114 MPGe fueleconomy.gov | 105 MPGe fueleconomy.gov |
| EPA range | 318 mi fueleconomy.gov | 306 mi fueleconomy.gov |
| Charge time (240V) | 9.1 hours fueleconomy.gov | 12.2 hours fueleconomy.gov |
| EV battery warranty | 10 Years/100,000 Miles hyundaiusa.com | Not yet sourced |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD: Owner complaints (NHTSA), Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD: Starting MSRP, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, EV battery warranty. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD if
- Fewer recalls — 0 vs 8 (nhtsa.gov, nhtsa.gov)
- Better efficiency — 114 MPGe vs 105 MPGe (fueleconomy.gov, fueleconomy.gov)
- Longer range — 318 mi vs 306 mi (fueleconomy.gov, fueleconomy.gov)
- Faster 240V charging — 546 min vs 732 min (fueleconomy.gov, fueleconomy.gov)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes powertrain warranty, seating or cargo volume yet.
Verdict: Pick the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD if you value higher efficiency (114 MPGe vs 105 MPGe), longer range (318 mi vs 306 mi), and faster home charging (9.1 h vs 12.2 h). Pick the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD if you need all‑wheel drive and a 5‑star NHTSA safety rating. The Model Y Performance AWD carries a 5-star NHTSA overall rating; the Ioniq 5 RWD is not rated. Only the Ioniq 5 RWD publishes basic warranty (5 yr / 60,000 mi); the Model Y Performance AWD does not. Neither publishes powertrain warranty, seating or cargo volume yet.
Provisional pick: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
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2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
Spec-by-spec comparison
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $35,250 | — |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 lb.-ft. | — |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity | Electricity |
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
What works
- Longer EPA range (318 mi vs 306 mi)
What doesn't
- Not rated by NHTSA (no 5‑star safety rating)
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
What works
- 5‑star overall NHTSA safety rating
What doesn't
- Trails the Ioniq 5 RWD on recalls — 8 vs 0
- Trails the Ioniq 5 RWD on combined MPGe — 105 MPGe vs 114 MPGe
Bottom line
Provisional pick: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD.
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