Hyundai IONIQ first generation

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The Hyundai IONIQ first generation (2016–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 40 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: AE

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,470 mm RDW	4,470 mm TC	4,470 mm
Width	1,820 mm RDW	1,820 mm TC	1,820 mm
Height	1,450–1,480 mm RDW	1,450 mm TC	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm RDW	2,700 mm TC	2,700 mm
Front track	1,549–1,563 mm ASTRA	1,560 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,563–1,577 mm ASTRA	1,580 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	–	–	1,575–1,959 kg
Mass in running order	1,436–1,602 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,870–1,970 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	680 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	5 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	337–443 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	651–765 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,718 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	45 L
Performance
Top speed	165–185 km/h RDW	–	165–185 km/h
Torque	147–295 Nm ASTRA	–	146–295 Nm
Electric motor power	–	45–100 kW NRCan	–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)	–	200–274 km EPA	–
Charging time at 240 V	–	2.3–5.8 h EPA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 225/45R17, 205/60R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, es, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	92.5% (92.1–92.8)	92.2%	22,267
4–5 years	92.8% (92.6–93.1)	91.0%	40,403
6–8 years	90.8% (90.4–91.3)	86.4%	17,124

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	22.7%	24.1%
Brakes	9.7%	15.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	6.8%	6.2%
Lights and electrics	4.3%	5.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

177 complaints for model years 2017–2022. 24 crashes · 6 fires · 16 injuries

Electrical system 64
Brakes 38
Driver assistance 25
Engine 24
Transmission and drivetrain 21
Speed control 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 40 versions of the Hyundai IONIQ first generation

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European Union 20 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range	EU registrations
2021–2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	1.1 L/100 km WLTP11.7 kWh/100 km WLTP	26 g/km	52 km	9,430
2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	4.2 L/100 km WLTP	104 g/km	–	3,167
2021–2022	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	311 km	11,776
2021–2022	Electric motor	25 kW (34 PS)	Electric	13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	311 km	2,158
2021–2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	4.0–4.5 L/100 km WLTP	103–104 g/km	–	105
2021	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	4.5 L/100 km WLTP11.7 kWh/100 km WLTP	104 g/km	52 km	10,149
2019–2020	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	13.6–13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	311 km	18,023
2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	–	85 g/km	–	14,672
2019–2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	10.7–11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC	26–27 g/km	52 km	20,891
2016–2020	Electric motor	25 kW (34 PS)	Electric	11.5–13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	311 km	24,618
2016–2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	–	84–86 g/km	–	37,416
2016–2020	Electric motor	88 kW (120 PS)	Electric	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	280 km	17,611
2020	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC	26 g/km	44 km	83
2017–2019	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	1.0–9.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	26–84 g/km	–	45,220
2019	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	–	26 g/km	–	64
2018	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	9.4 kWh/100 km NEDC	85 g/km	–	33,330
2016–2018	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Other fuel	–	89–90 g/km	–	1,326
2018	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Hybrid	9.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	26 g/km	–	52
2017	1.6 L	116 kW (158 PS)	Petrol	–	87 g/km	–	404
2016	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Diesel	–	92 g/km	–	10

United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2020–2022Electric Premium & Premium SE - 20MY · Electric Premium & Premium SE	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	–	13.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	311 km
2020–2022Hybrid Premium · Hybrid SE Connect 20MY · SE Connect & Premium	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.5 L/100 km WLTP	102 g/km	–
2020–2022Hybrid Premium SE · Premium SE	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.6 L/100 km WLTP	105 g/km	–
2020Plug-In hybrid, all trim levels - 20MY	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km WLTP11.7 kWh/100 km WLTP	26 g/km	52 km
2019Electric Premium & Premium SE - 19MY	Electric motor	88 kW (120 PS)	Electric	–	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	–	280 km
2019Hybrid, all trim levels, 20MY	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.5 L/100 km WLTP	–	–
2019Plug-In hybrid, all trim levels - 20MY	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km WLTP8.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	41 km
2017–2018Electric	Electric motor	–	Electric	–	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	280 km
2018Hybrid	1.6 L	–	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	3.6 L/100 km NEDC	84 g/km	–
2017–2018PHEV	1.6 L	–	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	1.1 L/100 km NEDC9.4 kWh/100 km NEDC	26 g/km	63 km
2017Hybrid 15" wheels	1.6 L	–	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	3.4 L/100 km NEDC	79 g/km	–
2017Hybrid 17" wheels	1.6 L	–	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	3.9 L/100 km NEDC	92 g/km	–

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2021–2022SIDI; Hybrid	1.6 L	Hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	55–59 MPG (4.0–4.3 L/100 km) EPA	94–101 g/km	–
2018–2022SIDI; PHEV	1.6 L	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	52 MPG (4.5 L/100 km) EPA	46–47 g/km	–
2017–2021	Electric motor	Electric	Automatic	Front-wheel drive	133–136 MPGe EPA	0 g/km	200–274 km
2017–2020SIDI · SIDI; Hybrid	1.6 L	Hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	55–58 MPG (4.1–4.3 L/100 km) EPA	96–101 g/km	–

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2018–2022Mid-size	1.6 L	–	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automated manual	4.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	46 g/km	47 km
2017–2022Full-size	1.6 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automated manual	4.0–4.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	94–104 g/km	–
2020–2021Mid-size	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	Automatic	15.8 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	274 km
2017–2019Mid-size	Electric motor	88 kW (120 PS)	Electric	Automatic	15.5 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	200 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.