MG Comet EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
MG Comet EV
MG
Comet EV
₹7.49 L
Range: 150 km
Battery: 17.3 kWh
Top: 100 km/h
Charge: — min
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai
Ioniq 5
₹46.12 L
Range: 460 km
Battery: 72.6 kWh
Top: 185 km/h
Charge: 18 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | MG Comet EV | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.49 L | ₹46.12 L |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh | 72.6 kWh |
| Real-world range | 150 km | 460 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 230 km | 631 km |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13s | 7.6s |
| Motor power | 30 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | Not supported | 18 min |
| AC charging | 7 hr | 7.5 hr |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | — | 527 L |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 163 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | Untested | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG Comet EV
- • Pace
- • Play
- • Plush
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- • Standard
Key Features
MG Comet EV
- ✓ Dual 10.25" screens
- ✓ Connected app
- ✓ Compact urban
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- ✓ 800V architecture
- ✓ V2L 3.6kW
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ Bose audio
- ✓ Solar roof option
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV squeezes ~8.7 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 balances 460 km of range with 185 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 combines 5-seat capacity, 527L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV at ₹7.49 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG Comet EV
Pros
- + Cheapest 4-seater EV
- + Easy to park
- + Great as 2nd car
Cons
- − No DC fast charging
- − Tiny boot
- − Not for highways
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Pros
- + 18-min DC charging (350kW capable)
- + Retro-futuristic design
- + V2L can power a home
Cons
- − CKD pricing premium
- − Low ground clearance for India
Final Verdict
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
- Better real-world range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 delivers ~460 km vs 150 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG Comet EV — MG Comet EV costs ~₹4,993 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 hits 10→80% in 18 min.
- Better safety: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores 5★ NCAP.
- Better performance: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 hits 100 km/h in 7.6s.
- Most affordable: MG Comet EV — Starts at ₹7.49 L — ₹38.63 L cheaper than the priciest here.