The 2023 Hyundai Sonata and the 2023 Kia K5 are both midsize sedans with much to offer. Each has a powerful engine, comfortable seating for five, and an attractive design. But which is the best for you?
At Wilson County Hyundai in Lebanon, TN, we highly recommend the 2023 Sonata. This vehicle is now available in our inventory. Swing by our dealership to take it for a test drive.
Below is a comparison of the and the 2023 Kia K5.
The interior of the Hyundai Sonata and the Kia K5 are similar in terms of overall design and layout, but there are some differences in materials and features.
The Sonata has a sleek, modern interior design with a clean and uncluttered layout. The cabin is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for passengers in both the front and rear seats. The materials used throughout the cabin are of good quality, with soft-touch surfaces and nice stitching. A touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, and a six-speaker sound system are standard.
The Hyundai Sonata has more comfortable seats than the Kia K5, with a more supportive backrest that keeps your spine aligned. The seats are also designed to contour your body shape, making them even more comfortable.
The Hyundai Sonata also has a better user experience than the Kia K5 because it has an updated infotainment system that lets you stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device directly into your car. It also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility for easy use with your phone.
Powering the 2023 Sonata’s base model is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front-wheel drive system.
Under the hood of the 2023 K5’s base mode is a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the wheels. As you can see, the Sonata is more powerful than the K5.
The Hyundai sedan is also more fuel efficient than its Kia counterpart. The Sonata has a rating of 28 mpg for city driving and 38 mpg for city driving. The K5, on the other hand, has a rating of 27 mpg for city driving and 37 mpg for highway driving.
The Sonata has a comfortable and smooth ride, while the K5 has a more sporty and engaging drive with sharper handling.
As part of the standard Hyundai SmartSense package, the Sonata comes with a lot of technology to help drivers. This includes automatic high-beam headlight control, adaptive cruise control, and a driver-attention warning system that can spot signs of drowsiness or distraction while driving.
The Sonata’s top-of-the-line Limited trim also has a helpful parking assist feature that lets the car park itself, even when the driver is outside the car.
The K5 also has several safety features. These include forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert are optional.
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata is more powerful and has more safety features than the 2023 Kia K5. If you want to know more about the new Sonata, call or message Wilson County Hyundai in Lebanon, TN. You’re also welcome to swing by to take it for a test drive.