Comparisons · 2025

2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD vs 2025 Kia K5 AWD

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD uses less fuel: 8.4 against 8.7 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD costs about $266 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD8.4 l/100km
2025 Kia K5 AWD8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD196.4 g/km
2025 Kia K5 AWD204.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD1,652.9 kg
2025 Kia K5 AWD1,607.1 kg
Owner complaints
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD16
2025 Kia K5 AWD51
NCAP overall rating
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD5
2025 Kia K5 AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD2025 Kia K5 AWD
CO2196.4 g/km204.4 g/km
Combined8.4 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints1651
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc2,500 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,095.1 kg2,049.8 kg
Kerb weight1,652.9 kg1,607.1 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8)
Urban9.4 l/100km9.8 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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