Hyundai vs Omoda: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Hyundai nor Omoda is better outright — it depends on what you value. Omoda is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿649,000 (฿1,050,000 below Hyundai), while Omoda goes furthest on a charge at 505 km, 24 km more than its rival, and Hyundai offers the wider choice with 3 models. Omoda is the simpler pick because it leads on both price and range; choose Hyundai only if a specific model or body style suits you better.
Hyundai and Omoda are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Hyundai fields 3 models, priced from ฿1,699,000 up to ฿2,390,000 (average ฿1,972,667). Omoda fields 2 models, priced from ฿649,000 up to ฿699,000 (average ฿674,000).
On entry price, Omoda is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿1,050,000 below Hyundai. Omoda also leads on range, so it wins on both of the headline numbers buyers compare first.
For driving range, Omoda offers the longer maximum at 505 km, 24 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 439 km for Hyundai and 505 km for Omoda. On straight-line pace, Omoda posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 7.2s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Hyundai is the IONIQ 5 Premium at ฿1,699,000 (384 km, 58 kWh), while Omoda opens with the C5 EV Long Range Dynamic at ฿649,000 (505 km, 61 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Exclusive reaches 481 km and the Omoda C5 EV Long Range Dynamic reaches 505 km. At the top of each range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Edition is the flagship at ฿2,390,000 versus the Omoda C5 EV Long Range Max at ฿699,000.
In terms of choice, Hyundai gives buyers the broader line-up with 3 models to pick from. Hyundai covers SUV body styles, while Omoda covers SUV. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose Omoda to spend less getting in, or Omoda for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. Hyundai's prices span ฿691,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿50,000 for Omoda — the wider ladder gives Hyundai more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Hyundai against Omoda, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Hyundai | Omoda |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 3 | 2 |
| Starting price | ฿1,699,000 | ฿649,000 |
| Top price | ฿2,390,000 | ฿699,000 |
| Average price | ฿1,972,667 | ฿674,000 |
| Max range | 481 km | 505 km |
| Average range | 439 km | 505 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 7.4s | 7.2s |
| Body types | SUV | SUV |
Bottom line: Omoda leads on both price and range in this Hyundai vs Omoda match-up.