Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs BMW iX2
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at $82,128 (Est. drive-away (Sydney)) and the BMW iX2 at $79,900 (MRLP · before on-roads). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 240 kW. Owners rate the Hyundai IONIQ 5 7.4/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $82,128 Est. drive-away (Sydney) | $79,900 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $122,868 Est. drive-away (Sydney) | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | Not yet verified | 395 km |
| Largest battery | 84 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Max power | 478 kW | 230 kW |
| Max torque | 770 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 5.6 s |
| Max DC charging | 240 kW | 130 kW |
| AC charging | 10.5 kW | 22 kW |
| Energy use | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | Not yet verified | $4.70 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 480 L | 525 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 5 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2021) | 5 stars |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Fastest DC charging: 240 kW
- Most powerful: 478 kW
- Biggest battery: 84 kWh
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 5.6 s
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | BMW iX2 |
|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.70 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.70 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $12.60 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.