Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is more fuel-efficient at 115 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Chevrolet Equinox. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 380 | 482 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 0 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 115 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 28 | 131 and 100 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $650 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 380 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 482 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Equinox, 9 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5.