Verdict
At RM443,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a serious performance EV: its two motors produce 601 hp and 740 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The RM175,000 gap over the RM268,888 Volvo XC40 also brings an 84-kWh battery, 448 km range, 350-kW DC charging and a 3.0-metre wheelbase. But annual road tax is RM1,440 against RM428. The Volvo’s 263 hp, 390 Nm petrol-hybrid drivetrain is far less urgent at 6.4 seconds, but its lower purchase price makes it the more rational Malaysian choice if EV charging is not central to the brief.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you want 601 hp EV performance, 448 km of range and 350-kW DC charging despite the RM175,000 premium.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you want to spend RM268,888, pay RM428 annual road tax and retain a petrol-hybrid drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888; Volvo XC40 RM268,888.
- Power and torque: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp and 740 Nm; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm.
- Performance: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 260 km/h; Volvo XC40 6.4 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Propulsion: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has an 84-kWh battery, 448 km EV range and 350-kW DC charging; Volvo XC40 has a 1,969 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain rated at 7.
- Size: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is 4,715 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase; Volvo XC40 is 4,425 mm long with a 2,702 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440; Volvo XC40 RM428.
Ioniq 5 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 84-kWh battery, 448 km range, 11-kW AC and 350-kW DC charging.
- Panoramic glass roof, head-up display and 360-degree monitor.
- Costs RM175,000 more than the Volvo XC40.
- Annual road tax is RM1,012 higher.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and a tyre repair kit, where the Volvo gets driver memory and a space-saver spare.
XC40
- RM175,000 lower purchase price and RM428 annual road tax.
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver’s memory, navigation and front foglamps.
- Five-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP ratings, plus a driver’s knee airbag.
- 263 hp and 390 Nm are well short of the Hyundai’s 601 hp and 740 Nm.
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 180 km/h top speed trail the Hyundai’s 3.4 seconds and 260 km/h.
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or 360-degree monitor.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,888 | RM268,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 263 hp |
| Torque | — | 390 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 448 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,875 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | Sport Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Power safety lock for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose Sound System | 9" Portrait Android Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Ioniq 5 N vs XC40 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Volvo XC40 better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is better for outright performance and EV capability, with 601 hp, 448 km range and 350-kW DC charging. The Volvo XC40 is better for lower upfront cost and annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM443,888 and the Volvo XC40 costs RM268,888, so the Hyundai is RM175,000 more expensive.
Does the Volvo XC40 match the Ioniq 5 N for EV range and charging?
No. The Ioniq 5 N has an 84-kWh battery, 448 km range, 11-kW AC charging and 350-kW DC charging. The XC40 uses a 1,969 cc petrol-hybrid powertrain, with no EV range or charging rate stated.