Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh

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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 Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) begins at €11800.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) is a Hatchback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Years of Production 2022-2024 2017-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €28990 €11800
GCC Score 7 4.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Range (EPA) 488 km 201 km
Range (WLTP) 507 km 232 km
Range (GCC) 441 km 192 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 35.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 32 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.96 km/kWh 6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 5.3

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) maxes out at 40 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 40 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 3.9

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 290 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 4 2.8

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Length 4635 mm 4270 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm 2027 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1799 mm
Height 1605 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2629 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024), but the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2010 kg 1569 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 527 l 341 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1578 l 1231 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 4
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