2022 Kia K5 vs. 2022 Hyundai Sonata in Racine, WI

Are you in the market for a midsize sedan and are split between the 2022 Kia K5 and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata? Choosing between the two can be difficult because the Kia K5 and the Hyundai Sonata are sister cars that ride on the same platform. However, there is a good reason why you should go with the 2022 Kia K5 over the 2022 Hyundai Sonata.

Join us at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine as we compare the 2022 Kia K5 and 2022 Hyundai Sonata and tell you why the K5 is the better-equipped option.

2022 Kia K5	VS	2022 Hyundai Sonata
Lorem ipsum dolor $23,690	Starting MSRP	$24,350
Turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder	Base Engine	2.5-liter 4-cylinder
Available	All Wheel Drive AWD	Not Available
Up to 29 city/38 highway MPG	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings	Up to 27 city/37 highway MPG

2022 Kia K5 or 2022 Hyundai Sonata: The Better Midsize Sedan?

As already mentioned, the 2022 Kia K5 and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata are sister cars which means they share a lot in common. The K5 is powered by either a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine or a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine - both of which also feature on the Sonata. However, while the Kia K5 gets the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine on the base trim, the Hyundai Sonata gets it on the mid-spec SEL Plus trim, starting at $31,150, while the base SE and SEL models have to do with a non-turbo 2.5-liter engine.

Toward the top, the 2022 Kia K5 GT trim shares the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with the 2022 Hyundai Sonata N Line and the highest-spec Sonata N Line Night, with all three models pushing out an impressive 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. However, the K5 manages to deliver better fuel economy while driving in the city or on the highway.

The K5 also offers better interior passenger rooms at 105.3 cubic feet over the 104.4 cubic feet on the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Another area where the 2022 Kia K5 has a clear edge over the 2022 Hyundai Sonata is the availability of All-Wheel Drive on the LXS, GT-Line, and GT trims. The 2022 Hyundai Sonata is an FWD-only affair.

Other features on the 2022 Kia K5 include:

Available 10.25-inch touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Heated side mirrors
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Drive mode select
Panoramic Sunroof
Wireless Phone Charging
Heated/Ventilated Seats
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
And much more!

The Kia K5 also gets a sportier design with unique yellow LED Daytime Running Lights DRLs. And if this isn’t brag-worthy, the 2022 Kia K5 GT trim punches above its weight by outperforming the BMW 330i Sedan in acceleration and overall handling performance.