A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HATHybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 999,900ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW🔧 648 Nm⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs GWM P500: the short answer
IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P500 remains close.
Recorded price context
IONIQ 5:
last listed from
ZAR 859,900
·
P500:
current from
ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
IONIQ 5
P500
Maximum Power
IONIQ 5225 kW
P500255 kW
Maximum Torque
IONIQ 5605 Nm
P500648 Nm
Engine Size
IONIQ 5Not Applicable
P5002000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
IONIQ 5Not Applicable
P50010.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
IONIQ 5160 mm
P500224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
72kWh AWD Executive
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
IONIQ 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
P500
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
IONIQ 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First generation Ioniq 5 on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform; 800V fast charging architecture allows rapid 18-minute charge from 10-80% at suitable DC fast chargers
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Launched in SA in 2022; updates to battery specifications and charging capabilities followed; the car has been on Hyundai SA's EV flagship from launch
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2190 kg
2761 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Type Cab
Not confirmed
Pickup
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Length
4635 mm
5445 mm
Width
1890 mm
1991 mm
Height
1605 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3000 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
72.6 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
527 l
450 l
Kerb Weight
2190 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
685 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Hands-Free Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
10-speaker premium audio
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.8
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Standard
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Difflock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
p500
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
Not confirmed
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
225 kW
255 kW
Maximum Torque
605 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
276.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
430 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
Single-speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD e-4WD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
9
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
72.6 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Zero Emission
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
72.6
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Airbags
7
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power 12-way
-
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Infotainment System
12-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
10-speaker premium audio
Navigation System
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch Digital Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
Standard
AUX Input
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Bose Premium
10-speaker premium audio
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Audio System
Not confirmed
10-speaker premium audio
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
20-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
Pickup
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Rear differential lock
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
224 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Wheel Type
20-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
20-inch Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wheels
20-inch Alloy
-
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Service Interval
12 months / 15000 km
10000
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160000 km
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
First Service At
15000
5000
Service Plan Duration
4
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
5 Years / 75,000 km
Alternator
120A
110A
Service Plan
4
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15000 km
10000
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Included in Service Plan
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
10,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Warranty Years
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Warranty
5
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Yes
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Hybrid
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
0
Spec
IONIQ 5
P500
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
1068900 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1068900
999900
Starting Price Zar
1068900
999900
In depth: how these cars differ
This IONIQ 5 and P500 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: IONIQ 5 100 vs P500 98.
Efficiency index: IONIQ 5 90 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: IONIQ 5 98 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: IONIQ 5 70 vs P500 78.
Ownership-cover index: IONIQ 5 65 vs P500 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
IONIQ 5 leads by 8 points
IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P500 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
IONIQ 5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
70/100
Ownership
65/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai IONIQ 5
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 78 pts for P500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 5 leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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