Hyundai Sonata vs Kia K5 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$40

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Sonata SE FWD vs K5 LXS FWD
Measure	Sonata	K5	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,695	$28,735	About the same
Horsepower	191 hp	191 hp	About the same
Torque	181 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	32 mpg	30 mpg	Sonata
Cargo, max	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	34.8 in	35.2 in	About the same
Front legroom	46.1 in	46.1 in	About the same
Length	193.3 in	193.1 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,232 lb	3,230 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	7.3 s estimate	About the same
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Sonata SE FWD $27,450	K5 LXS FWD $27,490	$40
K5 LXS FWD $27,490	Sonata SE FWD $27,450	$40

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Sonata wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.