2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L Fleet vs 2025 BAIC U5 Plus Luxury MT
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Sonata vs BAIC U5 Plus, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Sonata: AED 86,714BAIC U5 Plus: AED 86,000BAIC U5 Plus is AED 714 cheaper (1%).
- PowerHyundai Sonata: 194 hpBAIC U5 Plus: 111 hpHyundai Sonata makes 83 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Sonata: 246 NmBAIC U5 Plus: 142 NmHyundai Sonata makes 104 Nm more.
- Fuel economyHyundai Sonata: 13.2 km/LBAIC U5 Plus: 15.4 km/LBAIC U5 Plus goes 2.2 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Sonata: 4900 mmBAIC U5 Plus: 4325 mmHyundai Sonata is 575 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterBAIC U5 Plus: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceHyundai Sonata: 453 LBAIC U5 Plus: 430 LHyundai Sonata carries 23 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Sonata or BAIC U5 Plus?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BAIC U5 Plus is AED 714 cheaper (1%). Hyundai Sonata makes 83 hp more. BAIC U5 Plus goes 2.2 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.
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L Fleet
AED 86,714*
BAIC
U5 Plus Luxury MT
AED 86,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
194
246
Petrol
4
1500
111
142
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
1500
Power (hp)
194
111
Peak Torque (Nm)
246
142
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Manual
5-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
No. of Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
13.2
48
15.4
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
48
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.2
15.4
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
11.5
200
13
170
0 to 100 (s)
11.5
13
Top Speed (km/h)
200
170
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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)
-
4
4900
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
-
4
4325
1830
1640
2670
1240
205/55R16
205/55R16
430
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4900
4325
Width (mm)
1860
1830
Height (mm)
1445
1640
Wheelbase (mm)
2840
2670
Weight (kg)
1980
1240
Front Tyres
215/55 R17
205/55R16
Rear Tyres
215/55 R17
205/55R16
Cargo Space (L)
453
430
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
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated 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