Interior and tech The design sensibilities from the exterior of the car are apparent on the inside too. Both have highly functional interiors, but they look and feel quite different. Like the exterior, the interior of the Tesla Model Y is quite minimalistic. Step inside and you’ll see few controls and buttons — the vast majority of functions are accessed through the display at the front of the car, including things like climate controls. Some people may not like this approach — after all, physical buttons and knobs are easy to use without having to look at them when you’re driving. For the Model Y Juniper, Tesla has added additional LED accent lighting along with a secondary display for the second-row passengers. Currently, we only know of two-row versions of the Model Y Juniper, though given the fact that previous versions of the Model Y had an option for three rows, we would expect an option for a three-row Model Y Juniper at some point. Joel Patel / Digital Trends For those who want a little more in the way of physical controls, there’s the Ioniq 5. Now, to be clear, you’ll still access many of the Ioniq 5’s features through the display at the front. But at least the climate controls are available through capacitive buttons underneath the screen. That screen supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, unlike the Tesla, which relies solely on its own infotainment system. Other aspects of the cars’ interiors are slightly different too. The Model Y has a little more cargo space than the Ioniq 5, with 30.2 cubic feet, compared to the 27.2 cubic feet for the Hyundai. That’s not to mention the additional space that you’ll get from the large frunk in the Model Y. The seat materials are also a little different — a vegan leather in the Tesla, compared to a fabric cover in the Hyundai. This one’s also subjective. If you like minimalism, you’ll prefer the Tesla — and while Tesla’s built-in infotainment software is better, the Ioniq 5 supports Android Auto and CarPlay, which will appeal to those who want deeper integration with their phones. Winner: Tie