Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads on 10–80% charge. The Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD
1 of 47 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
74/100#30 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
65/100#56 of 80 · Everyday
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $5,010
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Ioniq 5Hyundai Ioniq 5Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 47%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 9%
- Power- best on this row+8 kW· 5%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | version: IONIQ 5 EPIQ | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version not named | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Standard range battery version | version not named |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version not named | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Elite | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if
Pick the Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) if
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Ioniq 5Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
9080Charging
4934Performance
5352Practicality
7580
How much is each in the US?
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
hyundaiusa.com- SE Standard Range
- $35,000
- SEL
- $39,800
- 2025 SE RWD Standard Range
- $42,500
- Limited
- $45,075
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 318 miEPA
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 30 min
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 220 kW
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- version: Standard range battery version
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)Leaf (3rd gen)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- $5,010
Where next
Compare with others
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
- Ford Mustang Mach-ENissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $10,605
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
- Cadillac LyriqNissan Leaf (3rd gen) is cheaper by $29,410
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $59,400
- Subaru SolterraSubaru Solterra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 66
- Price
- from $38,495
- Lexus RZNissan Leaf (3rd gen) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 64
- Price
- from $50,895
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 38 sources
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