2021 Kia Cadenza 3.3L GDi Top vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L N Line
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Cadenza vs Hyundai Sonata, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Cadenza: AED 138,000Hyundai Sonata: AED 138,500Kia Cadenza is AED 500 cheaper.
- PowerKia Cadenza: 284 hpHyundai Sonata: 194 hpKia Cadenza makes 90 hp more.
- TorqueKia Cadenza: 336 NmHyundai Sonata: 246 NmKia Cadenza makes 90 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Cadenza: 10.6 km/LHyundai Sonata: 13 km/LHyundai Sonata goes 2.4 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Cadenza: 4970 mmHyundai Sonata: 4900 mmKia Cadenza is 70 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Cadenza: 5 SeaterHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Cadenza: 451 LHyundai Sonata: 453 LHyundai Sonata carries 2 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Cadenza or Hyundai Sonata?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Cadenza is AED 500 cheaper. Kia Cadenza makes 90 hp more. Hyundai Sonata goes 2.4 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Cadenza 3.3L GDi Top
AED 138,000*
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L N Line
AED 138,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3300
284
336
Petrol
4.0
2500
194
246
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
4.0
Displacement (cc)
3300
2500
Power (hp)
284
194
Peak Torque (Nm)
336
246
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
70
10.6
-
13
Fuel Tank Size (L)
70
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
10.6
13
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7.2
235
9
210
0 to 100 (s)
7.2
9
Top Speed (km/h)
235
210
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
-
4970
1870
1470
2855
-
-
-
451
-
4
4900
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
4
Length (mm)
4970
4900
Width (mm)
1870
1860
Height (mm)
1470
1445
Wheelbase (mm)
2855
2840
Weight (kg)
-
1980
Front Tyres
-
215/55 R17
Rear Tyres
-
215/55 R17
Cargo Space (L)
451
453
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist