DecodedCarsFord Mustang vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
2025 Ford Mustang vs 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $2,050 a year less in fuel for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Both earned 5 stars overall in NHTSA crash tests.
Across all model years since 2005, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has had fewer recall campaigns (6 vs 60).
The two cars
The 2025 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,949 lb (2dr Coupe Darkhorse).
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a midsize car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,462 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
Buying used? The 2023 Mustang and the 2024 Ioniq 6 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2015 Mustang.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Ford Mustang if…
It doesn't clearly beat the Hyundai Ioniq 6 on any measure we track.
Choose the Hyundai Ioniq 6 if…
- You want an EV with more range (342 miles)
- You need AWD or 4WD
- You want a hybrid or electric option
- You want more standard driver-assist tech
- You put reliability history first (6 vs 60 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2025 Ford Mustang
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
- Long EV rangeUp to 342 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
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