Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs Ioniq 5 Project 45

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) for as low as €28990, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) begins at €33450.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2022-2024 2021-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) €28990 €33450
GCC Score 7 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 488 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 507 km 430 km
Range (GCC) 441 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.96 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.7 6

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) maxes out at 221 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 221 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.7 7.5

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 4 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) and Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 4635 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1890 mm
Height 1605 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1600 kg).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2010 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 527 l 531 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1578 l 1591 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l 24 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 7
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