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2027 Hyundai Sonata vs 2027 Kia K5

The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 100 to 81.9, on fuel & range.

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2027 Hyundai Sonata

The 2027 Hyundai Sonata is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sonata Hybrid Blue,…

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2027 Kia K5

The 2027 Kia K5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K5 w/Stop-Start, is EPA-rated at 30 mp…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Hyundai Sonata

Clear win

The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 100 to 81.9, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 42.3
Category · weight2027 Hyundai Sonataoverall 1002027 Kia K5overall 81.9
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310057.7
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall10081.9

Hyundai Sonata: model-level data · Kia K5: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Hyundai Sonata

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Kia K5

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Hyundai SonataKia K5
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEV, GASGAS
EPA configuration comparedSonata Hybrid BlueK5 w/Stop-Start
Combined mpg / MPGe5130
EPA annual fuel cost$1,200$2,100
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Hyundai Sonata or the 2027 Kia K5?

The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 100 to 81.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Sonata scores 100 and the 2027 Kia K5 81.9. 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 Sonata or the 2027 Kia K5?

2027 Hyundai Sonata: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia K5: 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.