Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Ford Territory

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes an archived model

Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai IONIQ 5 in South Africa

Hyundai IONIQ 5

72kWh AWD Executive Electric Automatic Archive reference
ZAR 1,068,900 last listed
No longer sold new Specs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 605 Nm ⛽ 454 km/l
VS
Ford Territory in South Africa

Ford Territory

1.8T Dark Edition DCT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 593,500 from
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance IONIQ 5
⛽ Fuel Economy IONIQ 5
🛡 Safety IONIQ 5
📦 Practicality IONIQ 5
🔑 Ownership IONIQ 5
Territory starts ZAR 859900 cheaper IONIQ 5 from ZAR 859,900 · Territory from ZAR 593,500

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec IONIQ 5 Territory
Engine Power 225 kW -
Torque 605 Nm -
Engine Size Not confirmed -
Claimed Mileage 454 km/l -
Ground Clearance 160 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 527 l -
Airbags 7 -
Kerb Weight 2190 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 -

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

IONIQ 5 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance IONIQ 5 +50 pts
Efficiency IONIQ 5 +47 pts
Safety IONIQ 5 +99 pts
Practicality IONIQ 5 +2 pts
Ownership IONIQ 5 +15 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

IONIQ 5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Territory

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

IONIQ 5

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Territory

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec IONIQ 5 Territory
Model Introduced Year 2022 2023
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 First generation Territory in South Africa
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 Recently introduced with modern design and technology
Facelift Launched Since 2022 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed Discontinued - exact end year not confirmed
Spec IONIQ 5 Territory
Ground Clearance 160 mm 190 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2726 mm
Length 4635 mm 4630 mm
Width 1890 mm 1935 mm
Height 1605 mm 1706 mm
Kerb Weight 2190 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 527 l -
Load Bed Length 527 l -
Load Bed Width Not confirmed -
Number of Doors 5 -
Boot Volume 527 l -
Doors 5 -
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 72.6 l 60 l
Ground Clearance Max 160 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance Min 160 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 160 mm 190 mm
Height Mm 1605 mm 1706 mm
Length Mm 4635 mm 4630 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 527 l -
Loadbox Width Mm Not confirmed -
Cargo Volume 527 l -
Tare Mass Kg 2190 kg -
Width Mm 1890 mm 1935 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

IONIQ 5 leads by 44 points

IONIQ 5 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Winner 87 /100
Lead 44 points
Data 86% confidence
87
#1 Winner

IONIQ 5

86% data confidence 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 99
Practicality 70
Ownership 65
Leads by 44 points
43
#2

Territory

20% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 50
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance IONIQ 5 +50 Efficiency IONIQ 5 +47 Safety IONIQ 5 +99 Practicality IONIQ 5 +2 Ownership IONIQ 5 +15

High confidence result.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

IONIQ 5

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 70/100
Ownership 65/100

Territory

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins with 87 pts vs 43 pts for Territory

In structured scoring, IONIQ 5 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Territory may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the IONIQ 5 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: IONIQ 5 97 vs Territory 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: IONIQ 5 99, Territory 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: IONIQ 5 65, Territory 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: IONIQ 5 70, Territory 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: IONIQ 5 100, Territory 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The IONIQ 5 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The IONIQ 5 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between IONIQ 5 and Territory in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: IONIQ 5 scores 100 vs 50.

Efficiency: IONIQ 5 scores 97 vs 50.

Safety: IONIQ 5 scores 99 vs 0.

Practicality: IONIQ 5 scores 70 vs 68.

Ownership: IONIQ 5 scores 65 vs 50.

Final structured scoring gives IONIQ 5 the advantage in this comparison.