2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L Smart Plus vs 2026 Kia K5 2.5L GDI EX
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Sonata vs Kia K5, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Sonata: AED 117,000Kia K5: AED 115,000Kia K5 is AED 2,000 cheaper (2%).
- PowerHyundai Sonata: 194 hpKia K5: 191 hpHyundai Sonata makes 3 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Sonata: 246 NmKia K5: 246 NmIdentical torque.
- Fuel economyHyundai Sonata: 13.2 km/LKia K5: 12.5 km/LHyundai Sonata goes 0.7 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Sonata: 4900 mmKia K5: 4905 mmKia K5 is 5 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterKia K5: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceHyundai Sonata: 453 LKia K5: 510 LKia K5 carries 57 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia K5 is AED 2,000 cheaper (2%). Hyundai Sonata makes 3 hp more. Hyundai Sonata goes 0.7 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 Smart Plus
AED 117,000*
Kia
K5 2.5L GDI EX
AED 115,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
194
246
Petrol
4.0
2500
191
246
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2500
Power (hp)
194
191
Peak Torque (Nm)
246
246
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
13.2
70
12.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.2
12.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
11.5
200
9.2
210
0 to 100 (s)
11.5
9.2
Top Speed (km/h)
200
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)
-
4
4900
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
-
4
4905
1860
1445
2850
-
215/55R17
215/55R17
510
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4900
4905
Width (mm)
1860
1860
Height (mm)
1445
1445
Wheelbase (mm)
2840
2850
Weight (kg)
1980
-
Front Tyres
215/55 R17
215/55R17
Rear Tyres
215/55 R17
215/55R17
Cargo Space (L)
453
510
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