Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Porsche Macan
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Hyundai Ioniq 5

$42,449 - $88,950

2024 price

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Porsche Macan

$89,990 - $166,950

2024 price

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Summary

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

2024 Porsche Macan

By James Cleary

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

500 km

Electric range

654 km

Energy consumption

18.2 kWh/100km

16.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

84.00 kWh

100.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Refinement
Safety
Still looks great

Awesome ride and handing
Big battery means big range
Turbo acceleration is ridiculous

Dislikes

Awkward exterior door handles
No spare wheel
Big turning circle

Big price jump from ICE
Lacks fizz and emotion
Ergonomic quirks in the cabin

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Summary

What is it about single letters and performance cars?

BMW has M, Volkswagen has R, Lexus has F, and with only 23 choices left Hyundai opted for N - which stands for Namyang, site of the brand’s sprawling proving ground and development centre in South Korea, and Nurburgring, the famous German racing circuit where its performance cars are fine-tuned.

And like BMW M Sport, VW R-Line and Lexus F Sport, the Korean giant has N Line as a ‘lite’ option. Sporty models that add a little more punch and visual flair without crossing the line into hardcore hot-rod territory.

And this is one its latest examples, the pure-electric Ioniq 5 SUV in top-spec Epiq AWD trim and equipped with the N Line Option Pack as well as the tricky Digital Mirror Pack.

In this configuration it slots into the $90K price band, which means it has a lot to live up to in terms of performance, safety, driving dynamics, value and more.

So, stay with us to see if this premium five-seater is the kind of sporty EV SUV that gets your heart racing.

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2024 Porsche Macan Summary

This might be the biggest gamble in Porsche's history. It's the latest version of its best-selling car, the Porsche Macan, only this one has a very big difference.

You see, this time, it’s all-electric. There is not an internal-combustion engine (ICE) in sight. And that makes climbing into an entry-level Macan significantly more expensive than ever before.

So, will this bold shift help or hinder the Macan in Australia? And is this the country’s best all-electric SUV?

There’s only one way find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024 Porsche Macan

Verdict

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq N-Line AWD leverages an electric powertrain’s best attributes brilliantly well.

It’s ultra smooth and comfortable with ample performance and great dynamics thanks in part to this car’s N Line spec.

Its price tag pits it against formidable competition from the German Big Three, Tesla and others. But it has what it takes in terms of quality and value to fight that battle. It’s an impressive machine.

Verdict

There is no doubting the substance of the Porsche Macan Electric. Its ride, steering and poise make it a joy to drive on twisting roads, and it ticks the practicality boxes, too.

The only lingering question is whether enough people are ready to make the all-electric switch. Only then will we know if Porsche's Macan gamble has paid off.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Porsche Macan What's the difference?

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Porsche Macan
What's the difference?