Kia K5 vs Hyundai Sonata

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Interior of the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata

When you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, you need a ride that’s comfortable and homey. That’s something we’re happy to say that both the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata deliver inside their 2-row cabins.

Both models can seat five passengers and have 16 cubic feet of cargo volume for your groceries, luggage, sporting equipment, and more. However, rear-seat passengers in the Kia may have a bit more room than those in the Hyundai, as you can see in the table below:

Both models offer you 46.1 inches of legroom as the driver, but the Hyundai Sonata only has 34.8 inches of rear-seat legroom. Compare this to 35.2 inches of legroom in the Kia K5. This is reflected in their passenger volume, too. The K5 has a total passenger volume of 105.3 cubic feet while the Sonata is a bit more cramped with its 104.4 cubic feet of passenger volume.

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Efficient Performance: K5 vs Sonata

Now that you’re comfortable in the cabin, let’s rev the engine and see what the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata are made of. What’s great about these two models is that they offer practically identical powertrains.

Both come standard or available with a 180-horsepower 1.6L I-4 engine. If you need even more energy, opt for the standard or available 2.5L I-4 engine in either model.

It’s important to note, however, that you may be able to travel longer between fill-ups if you’re in the Kia K5, especially when equipped with the 1.6L engine. You can see why here:

When sporting the 1.6L I-4 engine, the Kia delivers 180 horsepower while still achieving an EPA-estimated 29 city/38 highway MPG.¹ The Hyundai, on the other hand, may have you stopping more often to fill up with its EPA-estimated 27 city/37 highway MPG with the same engine.

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Kia vs Hyundai Technology

Finally, let’s touch briefly on something that both the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata do exceedingly well: technology.

Both models come standard with an 8-inch touchscreen display with a 10.25-inch touchscreen also available. This is your command center for all kinds of media and connectivity features, including standard Apple CarPlay^®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth^® wireless technology.

As you cruise, advanced driver-assistive features in the Kia and Hyundai will help to keep you safe. Features you’ll get with both models include:

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¹EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.