Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 100 to 72.1, on fuel & range.
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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 5 RWD, is EPA-rate…
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The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 100 to 72.1, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 65.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5overall 100 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 72.1 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 34.8 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 72.1 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Hyundai Ioniq 5: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
- It is rated 115 combined against 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,800).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,250 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD Standard Range | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 100 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.706 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 63 in | — |
| Overall length | 183 in | — |
| Overall width | 74.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 133 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,145 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,145 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,225 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
111 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (steering wheel-mounted) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | std | — |
| Rear side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks (Power-operated) | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type) | std | — |
| Regenerative Braking System with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | — |
| Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions) | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator and Tire Fill Complete Alert | std | — |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio™ audio system with 6-speakers and onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data via HD Radio (HERE) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Hyundai Pay | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability | std | — |
| Regenerative braking paddle shifters | std | — |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power) | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| Charge Port – Power open and close | std | — |
| Power windows – with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start (2 keys w/ detachable valet key) | std | — |
| 12-volt outlets – 2 total: 1 front, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Power windows | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Heat Pump (AWD-only) | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Power lumbar support | std | — |
| Seating Surfaces – Stain-resistant Cloth | std | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display | std | — |
| Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light | std | — |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror – Manual day/night | std | — |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Cargo Light | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| "Aero" wiper blades | std | — |
| 19 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 235/55R19 Tires | std | — |
| Acoustic – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| Acoustic Windshield | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (lower front grille) | std | — |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) – Bodycolor / Automatic operation | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Laminated glass – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED headlights – MFR-type | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Outside Mirrors – Heated | std | — |
| Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back (heated) glass | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with LED CHMSL | std | — |
| Rear wiper/washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Black | std | — |
| Spare Tire – Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | opt | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow) | std | — |
| Dual Voltage ICCB charging cable | std | — |
| NACS --> CCS Adapter | std | — |
| Non-traction electrical system – 12-volt | std | — |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Transmission Type – Shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| High-Performance Damper (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear / Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net (PIO) | opt | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) | std | — |
| Trailering Package (4-pin trailer prewire) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 5
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Exterior Lighting (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,250 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $35,250 – $49,125 9 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 5 Standard range | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,800 |
| EV range | 245 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 100 to 72.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores 100 and the 2027 Kia Sorento 72.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2027 Kia Sorento?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins: it is rated 115 combined against 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,800). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.