Compare the2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In HybridVS 2022 BMW 330e

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW 330e doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the 330e.

Both the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid and the 330e have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The 330e’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid 6 years and 50,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 330e. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the 330e ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 2 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai 8th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 17 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 20th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai 7th in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 10th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 6 places higher in reliability than BMW.

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid running on electricity gets better mileage than the 330e running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the 330e running its gasoline engine:

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s maximum driving range in pure electric mode is 29 miles, 32% further than the 330e’s 22 mile range.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The 330e doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

For better maneuverability, the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the 330e’s (34.8 feet vs. 37.2 feet). The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s turning circle is 4.6 feet tighter than the 330e xDrive’s (34.8 feet vs. 39.4 feet).

The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 800 pounds less than the BMW 330e.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid is 9.7 inches shorter than the 330e, making the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid amounts to more than styling. The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .24 Cd. That is lower than the 330e (.26) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The 330e doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid a Mid-size car, while the 330e is rated a Compact.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has 2.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the 330e (96.2 vs. 94).

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has .4 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear legroom and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the 330e.

The front step up height for the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid is 2 inches lower than the 330e (14.5” vs. 16.5”). The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid’s rear step up height is 1.8 inches lower than the 330e’s (14.5” vs. 16.3”).

Insurance will cost less for the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will cost $1255 to $4345 less than the 330e over a five-year period.

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will retain 42.35% to 42.47% of its original price after five years, while the 330e only retains 39.59% to 39.72%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will be $19244 to $21256 less than for the BMW 330e.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid and the BMW 330e, based on reliability, safety and performance.