Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Kia Sportage
Too close to call: Kia Sportage 88.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 88.1 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips.
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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 Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sportage
Toss-upToo close to call: Kia Sportage 88.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 88.1 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 61.8
Price 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 17.8
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 23.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5overall 88.1 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 88.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 82.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 38.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 99.5 | 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 & cargow 2 | 76.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.5 | 92.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 76.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 88.1 | 88.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 5: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · Kia Sportage: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.3 and the answer flips.
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 Kia Sportage wins
- It starts $6,260 lower ($28,990 against $35,250 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 37.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3.
Where the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 answers
- It is rated 115 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,650).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 1 owner complaints.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,250 | $28,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD Standard Range | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 100 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.706 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft | 69.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft | 36.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 133 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,145 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,434 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,225 lbs | 4,740 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | 55.6 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
195 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 52 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | — | std |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion (FCA-JT) with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | 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 | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | — | std |
| Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions) | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | std | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | std | std |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | — |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access | std | — |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Center speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | — | std |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | — | std |
| Hyundai Pay | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability | std | — |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | — | std |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power) | std | — |
| Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan | — | std |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | std | std |
| Paddle shifters | std | std |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | — | std |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | — | std |
| Charge Port – Power open and close | std | — |
| Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | — | std |
| Power windows – with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Powered front and rear windows | — | 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 | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | std | std |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | std | std |
Climate7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | — | std |
| Heat Pump (AWD-only) | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
| Automatic defog system | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | — | std |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | — | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | std |
| Heated front seats | std | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | std |
| Cloth seating | std | std |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | std | std |
Interior20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch LCD with integrated 4.2-inch TFT cluster | std | — |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | — | std |
| Extendable sunvisor | — | std |
| Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light | std | — |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | — | std |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Metal paint center fascia | — | std |
| Metal paint inside door handle | — | std |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | — | std |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | — | std |
| Soft-touch crashpad | — | std |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror – Manual day/night | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | std | std |
| LED luggage lamp | std | std |
Exterior37 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors | — | std |
| "Aero" wiper blades | std | — |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| 19 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 235/55R19 Tires | std | — |
| Acoustic – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (lower front grille) | std | — |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors | — | std |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) – Bodycolor / Automatic operation | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | — | std |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | — | std |
| Heated tailgate glass | — | std |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | — | std |
| Laminated glass – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| LED fog light | — | std |
| LED headlights – MFR-type | std | — |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | — | std |
| Matte black over fender trim | — | std |
| Matte black side sill trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back (heated) glass | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | — | std |
| Rear spoiler | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with LED CHMSL | std | — |
| Rear wiper/washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Black | std | — |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | — | std |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | std | std |
| LED rear combination lights | std | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | std | std |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | std | std |
Powertrain12 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | — | std |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Dual Voltage ICCB charging cable | std | — |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | — | std |
| NACS --> CCS Adapter | std | — |
| Non-traction electrical system – 12-volt | std | — |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) | std | — |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | std | std |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| High-Performance Damper (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| McPherson strut front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear / Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net (PIO) | opt | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) | std | — |
| Dual-level cargo floor | — | std |
| Luggage net hook | — | 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 Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,250 (base trim) | $28,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,250 – $49,125 9 trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 5 Standard range | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,650 |
| 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 Sportage?
Too close to call: Kia Sportage 88.8 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 88.1 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 88.8 and the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 88.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2027 Kia Sportage starts lower — $28,990 against $35,250, a gap of $6,260 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it starts $6,260 lower ($28,990 against $35,250 base MSRP), lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 37.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3. Where the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 answers: it is rated 115 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,650). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 1 owner complaints.