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This comparison covers Korean-market five-seat rear-wheel-drive vehicles: the 2026 Model Y Premium RWD and 2027 IONIQ 5 Long Range Modern 2WD. IONIQ 5 uses 19-inch wheels without the built-in camera option. Their batteries and standard convenience features differ. Exterior photos show overseas specifications from the same generation; prices and equipment refer to the Korean trims above.
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Compared version: 2026 Model Y Premium RWD, five seats. Color, options and subsidies affect the final purchase amount.
KRW 52,900,000
Official base price for the 2027 Long Range Modern 2WD, after tax benefits and before subsidies. Options cost extra.
Price source ↗Photos: Chanokchon / Wikimedia Commons ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ / HJUdall / Wikimedia Commons ↗ · CC0 1.0 ↗ · Information and sources
A good fit for drivers who manage vehicle functions through a large screen and app and frequently use storage space. Premium RWD includes ventilated, power-adjustable front seats. Learning the control locations and screen menus takes some adjustment.
A separate instrument panel, column shifter and regenerative-braking paddles provide controls similar to conventional cars. The selected Long Range model with 19-inch wheels has a Korean certified range of 485km. Ventilated and power-adjustable seats cost extra on Modern.
Model Y's strengths were acceleration, storage and app integration. IONIQ 5 received better ratings for comfort and easy controls, and the comparison team ranked it first.
A comparison of upper-tier US 2026/2025 AWD trims. Charging standards and driver-assistance features differ from Korean specifications.
Tesla stood out for efficiency and price, Hyundai for controls and comfort. Based on US prices at the time, the conclusion favored Model Y. The article added that Hyundai's later price cut narrowed the gap.
The comparison paired a US rear-wheel-drive Model Y with an all-wheel-drive IONIQ 5, so drivetrain and pricing conditions differ.
Model Y led in cargo space and IONIQ 5 in control convenience. The author called the overall result a tie.
Based on US AWD test vehicles and prices at the time. Specifications differ from the Korean rear-wheel-drive purchase configurations.
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| Feature | 2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD | 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range Modern 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Price and standard conveniences | The current specification list includes ventilated, power-adjustable front seats for Premium RWD. Check Tesla's order screen for the price of your selected configuration. | Modern's base price is KRW 52,900,000. Front heated seats are standard, but ventilation and power adjustment are part of the optional Comfort package, so budget using a quote with the conveniences you need. |
If ventilated and power-adjustable seats are essential, the decision should use the total purchase amount including that equipment, rather than just the base price. 다나와 자동차 ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ | ||
| Range on one charge | The current Korean specification sheet lists a 400km certified range and combined efficiency of 5.6km/kWh for Premium RWD. This pairing compares it with an IONIQ 5 Long Range with a different battery capacity. | The 84kWh Long Range with 19-inch wheels has a certified range of 485km and combined efficiency of 5.2km/kWh. Adding the built-in camera changes the certified range to 478km. |
In the reference configurations, IONIQ 5's certified range is 85km longer. Actual range varies with speed, temperature and climate-control use. 다나와 자동차 ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ | ||
| Controls while driving | Vehicles delivered in Korea in 2026 use a 16-inch center screen. MotorTrend's comparison team found that screen-concentrated controls demand attention until they become familiar. | It separates the 12.3-inch instrument panel from the 12.3-inch navigation screen, and provides a column shifter and regenerative-braking paddles. CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection are also supported. |
Model Y suits a preference for consolidating functions in a screen and app; IONIQ 5 suits a preference for separate instruments and controls within reach. 블로터 / 네이트 재배포 ↗ · MotorTrend ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ | ||
| Passengers and luggage | The US comparison team highlighted the large front trunk and storage below the rear cargo floor. They considered these useful for separating luggage from the passenger space. | Modern's second row slides, reclines and folds 60:40. Interior V2L is also standard, useful for powering electrical devices while parked. |
Model Y differs in how it uses multiple storage compartments; IONIQ 5 offers adjustable second-row positioning and interior power use. MotorTrend ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ | ||
| Ride and driving character | MotorTrend found its US Long Range AWD test car more comfortable than the old model, but still firm with sensitive steering responses. | In the same comparison, the US Limited AWD received positive ratings for comfort, quietness and driving balance. Its drivetrain and tires differ from the Korean Modern, so an identical experience cannot be assumed. |
The overseas direct comparison emphasizes Model Y's agility and IONIQ 5's comfort. Ride quality in the Korean purchase trims may differ from those assessments. MotorTrend ↗ | ||
| Battery and drivetrain warranties | Premium RWD's battery and drive-unit warranty lasts 8 years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a 70% battery-capacity retention threshold. The basic vehicle warranty is 4 years or 80,000km. | The high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 200,000km, and dedicated EV components for 10 years or 160,000km, whichever comes first. Coverage and warranty terms differ by component. |
For long-term ownership, IONIQ 5's longer battery-warranty period and distance may be reasons to choose it. Tesla 대한민국 ↗ · 현대자동차 ↗ | ||
The figures below are measured driving ranges of US AWD test vehicles, not sales figures or popularity rankings.
US EV Range Test reported in May 2025. Model Y Long Range AWD and IONIQ 5 Limited AWD.
Independent measurements from the same testing outlet. They should not be read as certified ranges or real-world range forecasts for the Korean RWD vehicles compared here.
Edmunds / AP 재배포 ↗Model Y Premium RWD suits drivers comfortable with vehicle apps and screen-based controls, who divide luggage among storage spaces or value standard ventilated and power-adjustable seats.
Trade-offs Its controls take adjustment, and the selected RWD's Korean certified range is shorter than IONIQ 5 Long Range's.
IONIQ 5 Long Range Modern suits those who prefer a separate instrument panel, column shifting and paddles, and will use its longer certified range, adjustable second row and V2L power.
Trade-offs Ventilated and power-adjustable seats require extra options on Modern. The base Modern may also feel different from the upper-tier AWD vehicles in overseas reviews.
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