Compare the2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6VS 2024 Toyota bZ4X

Both the Ioniq 6 and the bZ4X have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned an “Acceptable” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The bZ4X is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

The Ioniq 6 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The bZ4X’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq 6 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the bZ4X. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the bZ4X ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Ioniq 6’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the bZ4X’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ioniq 6 for 1 year and 11000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the bZ4X (3/36,000 vs. 2/25000).

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Ioniq 6’s reliability 23 points higher than the bZ4X.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai above average in initial quality. With 6 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is ranked fifth.

The Ioniq 6 has more powerful engines than the bZ4X:

As tested in Car and Driver the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is faster than the Toyota bZ4X electric motors:

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 6 gets better mileage than the bZ4X:

The Ioniq 6 can travel longer on a full charge than the bZ4X on a full charge:

The Ioniq 6 has a standard locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The bZ4X doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The Ioniq 6 stops much shorter than the bZ4X:

For better traction, the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the bZ4X (245/40R20 vs. 235/60R18).

The Ioniq 6 SE’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the bZ4X XLE’s standard 60 series tires. The Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s tires have a lower 40 series profile than the bZ4X Limited’s 50 series tires.

The Ioniq 6 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The bZ4X doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ioniq 6’s wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than on the bZ4X (116.1 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Ioniq 6 is 1.3 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the track on the bZ4X.

The Ioniq 6’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the bZ4X’s (56% to 44%). This gives the Ioniq 6 more stable handling and braking.

The Ioniq 6 Limited AWD handles at .87 G’s, while the bZ4X Limited pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Ioniq 6’s turning circle is 1.2 feet tighter than the bZ4X’s (38.8 feet vs. 40 feet).

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 350 pounds less than the Toyota bZ4X.

The front grille of the Ioniq 6 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The bZ4X doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Ioniq 6 has 8.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the bZ4X (103 vs. 94.4).

The Ioniq 6 has 1.6 inches more front headroom, 3.3 inches more front legroom, .8 inches more front hip room, .2 inches more front shoulder room, 6.3 inches more rear hip room and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the bZ4X.

The Ioniq 6 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The bZ4X uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

When two different drivers share the Ioniq 6 Limited, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Ioniq 6 Limited’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The bZ4X doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Ioniq 6’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The bZ4X’s power window (except driver window) and power lock switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

When the Ioniq 6 Limited is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The bZ4X’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Ioniq 6 Limited has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The bZ4X doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Ioniq 6 Limited’s Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The bZ4X Limited’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Ioniq 6, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Car and Driver performed a comparison test in its July 2023 issue and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD won out over the Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD.

The Hyundai Ioniq outsold the Toyota bZ4X by 39% during 2023.