2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs 2021 Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$27,250 | MSRP$23,590 |
Listings5 | Listings7 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Reviews Summary | |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City50 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway54 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City50 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway54 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3325 lbs | Curb Weight3115 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length193.1 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1194 lbs | Maximum Payload1239 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,250 | $23,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 50 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 54 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 50 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 54 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3325 lbs | 3115 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1194 lbs | 1239 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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