Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model Y: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison looks at verified acceleration results for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and how each lineup compares across multiple tests. The page includes 12 tests for the Hyundai and 15 for the Tesla, giving useful context beyond a single headline run.
In production form, the Ioniq 5 holds the quicker best 0–60 mph result at 2.8 seconds, ahead of the Model Y’s 3.3-second mark. It also owns the quicker production quarter-mile at 11.0 seconds versus 11.5 seconds. Those fastest overall figures are also production results here. At the same time, the Model Y has the lower median 0–60 time across its tested range, 4.0 seconds compared with 4.4 seconds for the Ioniq 5.
The latest shared model year with verified data is 2023, and the two models are tied on 0–60 mph in that overlap year. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, model years, and source-tested runs, including standout results such as the 2025 Ioniq 5 N and the 2026 Model Y Performance.
Ioniq 5 Fastest 0–60
2.80sec
2025
N
Model Y Fastest 0–60
3.30sec
2026
Performance
0–60 Winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
(0.50s faster)
Tests in Database
27
12 + 15
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Category Winners: Ioniq 5 vs Model Y
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads 4–2 across 6 performance categories, with the Tesla Model Y taking 2 categories.
| Category | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 2.80s Winner | 3.30s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 11.00s Winner | 11.50s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 2.80s Winner | 3.30s |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 11.00s Winner | 11.50s |
| Median production 0–60 | 4.40s | 4.00s Winner |
| Median production ¼ mile | 13.20s | 12.35s Winner |
| Category wins | 4 | 2 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Hyundai Ioniq 5
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 holds the production 0–60 record at 2.80s, 0.50s quicker than the Tesla Model Y's best of 3.30s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Ioniq 5
2.80s
2025 · N
Model Y
3.30s
2026 · Performance
0.50s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Ioniq 5
11.00s
2025 · 124.9 mph
Model Y
11.50s
2026 · 122.0 mph
0.50s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been clocked at 2.80s 0–60 — 0.50s quicker than the Tesla Model Y's overall best of 3.30s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Ioniq 5
2.80s
2025 · N
Model Y
3.30s
2026 · Performance
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Ioniq 5
11.00s
2025 · 124.9 mph
Model Y
11.50s
2026 · 122.0 mph
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Tesla Model Y reaches 60 mph in 4.00s — 0.40s quicker than the Hyundai Ioniq 5's median of 4.40s.
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 4.40s | 4.00s |
| Average 0–60 | 4.03s | 4.01s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 13.20s | 12.35s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 12.58s | 12.35s |
| Sample (0–60) | 12 | 14 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2025) vs Tesla Model Y (2026). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
2.80s
N |
3.30s
Performance |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 11.00s | 11.50s |
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Data Coverage
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 12 tests spanning 2022–2025, while the Tesla Model Y has 15 tests from 2020–2026.
| Metric | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 12 | 15 |
| Production tests | 12 | 14 |
| Earliest tested year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Latest tested year | 2025 | 2026 |
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Related Comparisons
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.