Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Jeep Cherokee (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$395
- Ioniq 5: $440 a year less on energy, 0.9 in more rear legroom.
- Cherokee: 42 hp more, 9.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Cherokee wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Ioniq 5 | Cherokee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,600 | $36,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 210 hp | Cherokee |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft to 230 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 115 MPGe | 37 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $598 | $1,038 | Ioniq 5 |
| EV range | 245 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 58.5 cu ft | 68.3 cu ft | Cherokee |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.3 cu ft | 33.6 cu ft | Cherokee |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | Ioniq 5 |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.7 in to 183.3 in | 188.1 in | N/A |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | 4,295 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 3,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 8.0 in | Cherokee |
| 0-60 mph | 8.9 s estimate | 7.7 s estimate | Cherokee |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Ioniq 5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range RWD $35,000 | Cherokee 4x4 $35,000 | $0 |
| Cherokee 4x4 $35,000 | Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range RWD $35,000 | $0 |
Cost to run
Ioniq 5 costs $3,035 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Ioniq 5 | Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,600 | $36,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $598 | $1,038 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,587 | $6,227 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,187 | $43,222 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Ioniq 5 wins.
Cherokee wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Ioniq 5 | 42% |
| Power | Cherokee | 20% |
| Space | Cherokee | 14% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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