Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata
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Kia K5 vs. Hyundai Sonata
At a Glance: K5 vs. Sonata
They use the same platform. They share the same powertrains. So, what makes the 2022 Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata different from each other? Which one will Santa Clara, Washington, Hurricane, and Ivins, UT, motorists make their own?
Compare your options and decide for yourself. We have all the information you need right here! Reach out to our team at Findlay Kia St. George for more.
PASSENGERS
5 | 5
K5 vs Sonata
REAR LEGROOM
35.2" | 34.8"
K5 vs Sonata
EPA est. CTY/HWY MPG1
29/38 | 28/38
K5 vs Sonata
Which is the Right Sedan for You?
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Step up to the 2022 K5 and Sonata, and you will realize they each have their own look.
Yes, the Kia K5 Has a Heartbeat
While both use standard LED headlamps, the Kia sedan does something a little different with them. They feature “heartbeat” daytime running lights!
The look of those daytime running lights will get your blood pumping. It’s sure to get your new set of wheels noticed from far up the road! You can only find them in the Kia, as the Hyundai lacks this particular expression of style.
As your daytime running lights pulsate like a heartbeat on camera in the K5, you’ll treat every driver and pedestrian you pass to a beautiful show!
INTERIOR & CARGO
The Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata make room for up to five people, and they do it with roughly the same dimensions. Climb aboard and find generous headroom and legroom, whether you opt for the first or second row.
Slide Inside the K5 and Sonata
The difference isn’t much, but the K5 offers more room in the rear for passengers to stretch their legs. It is able to do this thanks to a slightly longer wheelbase: 112.2 inches, compared to the Sonata’s 111.8 inches.
With identically sized trunks, the K5 and Sonata each offer 16 cubic feet of cargo space. Pack for a weekend away and enjoy the extra convenience of available hands-free trunks too!
K5 DIMENSIONS
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SONATA DIMENSIONS
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| FRONT LEGROOM | 46.1" | 46.1" |
| REAR LEGROOM | 35.2" | 34.8" |
EFFICIENCY
With identical powertrains, how different can the 2022 K5 and Sonata really be performance-wise? They max out with the same output: up to 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque from an available 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine.
MPG Comparison
Of course, for the best gas mileage, choose the base engine for each model. Unlike the range-topping engines, these engines are different, depending on the model. You’ll see slightly better MPG ratings from the base Kia K5:
- Kia K5 - EPA-estimated 29 city/38 highway MPG1
- Hyundai Sonata - EPA-estimated 28 city/38 highway MPG
While the numbers are close, the extra city MPG is just one more point in favor of the Kia sedan.
Which is Better, Kia K5 or Hyundai Sonata?
If you can’t imagine a drive without those heartbeat headlamps, we recommend the 2022 Kia K5 over the Hyundai Sonata! You’ll enjoy a bit better gas mileage—and a bit more rear legroom—when you make this midsize Kia sedan your own.
Santa Clara, Washington, Hurricane, and Ivins, UT, drivers deserve the chance to experience the K5 themselves. Book your test drive at Findlay Kia St. George and fall in love with driving all over again!
All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new 2022 K5 for yourself are conveniently available right here online.
1 EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.