2025 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2025 Kia K5 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata

2025 Hyundai
Sonata

MSRP*: $26,650 to $35,250
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2025 Kia
K5

MSRP*: $26,990 to $34,490
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 33 - 37 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 290 hp 191 - 290 hp
Exterior Length 193.3 in 193.1 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 73.2 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 46.1 in
Rear 35.2 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 40.0 in
Rear 37.4 - 38.4 in
Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 37.4 - 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Sonata offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Kia K5 with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Sonata as you will with the Kia K5, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia K5, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Sonata is about the same width as the Kia K5. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Sonata takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia K5.

Handling
The Hyundai Sonata has about the same turning radius as the Kia K5, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5 do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5.