6 Surprising Cars the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Has More Power Than
In this brave new world of electrification, we’ve become accustomed to ridiculously powerful EVs. Manufacturers like Telsa, Lucid, and Lotus all have vehicles for sale that make over 1,000 hp. What we’re not so used to seeing are massively power electric vehicles coming from more mainstream brands, like Hyundai.
That’s all changed with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The new dual motor electric SUV produces a maximum of 641 hp. That’s a ton of power, especially for a compact family hauler. It got us thinking, what cars does the new Ioniq 5 N make more power than?
Of course, this is all for fun, as the weight and sporty aspirations of the Ioniq 5 N are completely different than the cars listed below. Still, on paper, it’s interesting to see just how much power Hyundai’s new electric performance machine is packing relative to some impressive machinery.
Ferrari Roma
Ferrari’s beautiful front-engine 2+2 is one of the sportier GTs on the market. At the heart of the car is a 3.9-liter turbocharged V8 that makes 612 hp. Although the Roma easily wins the contest when it comes to engine sound, it loses in terms of outright power.
Lamborghini Huracan STO
Lamborghini’s big-winged track weapon would absolutely destroy an Ioniq 5 N around a racetrack. But, when it comes to horsepower bragging rights, the 5.2-liter V10 comes up a bit short with only 631 hp lurking behind the driver.
Maserati MC20
Another mid-engine halo car, the MC20 puts some much-needed performance into the Maserati lineup. Quick and agile, it doesn’t hurt that the car’s styling is also fantastic. Powering the lightweight supercar is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that makes 621 hp – 20 shy of the Ioniq 5 N.
McLaren GT
Much like the Ferrari Roma, McLaren also offers a grand touring car, that's creatively called the GT. As the least powerful and less track focused member of the McLaren family, the GT is still a very capable car. It’s mid-mounted 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 generates 612 hp – a bit below the Ioniq 5 N.
Nissan GT-R NISMO
Nissan’s once affordable-supercar-killer GT-R has ballooned in price. Matching that increased price is the equally enhanced performance though. The GT-R would easily outpace the Ioniq 5 N in nearly every performance category. But, in terms of outright power, the 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 is over 40 hp short at 600 hp.
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is easily one of the most capable cars on sale today that can still be driven daily in relative comfort. As the most powerful member of the 911 family, the 3.8-liter turbocharged flat-six engine comes up one pony short compared to the Hyundai, making 640 hp total.
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A 20+ year industry veteran, Mike rejoins the AutoGuide team as the Managing Editor. He started his career at a young age working at dealerships, car rentals, and used car advertisers. He then found his true passion, automotive writing. After contributing to multiple websites for several years, he spent the next six years working at the head office of an automotive OEM, before returning back to the field he loves. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). He's the recipient of a feature writing of the year award and multiple video of the year awards.
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Meh. It goes whoosh, not vroom.