Is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Better Than the Kia K5?

2021 Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Sedan Competition 

The sedan competition is continuing to grow for the 2021 model year and the 2021 Hyundai Sonata continues to rise to the top. This fan-favorite Hyundai delivers in every category from performance to comfort to capability. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has excelled above the competition, including its latest rival, the 2021 Kia K5. Many shoppers coming in to see our team at San Tan Hyundai have been wondering – is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata better than the Kia K5? 

This quick guide to the 2021 Hyundai Sonata and its performance against the Kia sedan competition will give you all the answers on why the Sonata continues to be a top performer among its class. Dive into the 2021 Hyundai Sonata below in this guide from the San Tan Hyundai team.  

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2021 Hyundai Sonata vs 2021 Kia K5 

2021 Hyundai Sonata	vs	2021 Kia K5
2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine	Base Engine	1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine
1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine	Available Engine	2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine
191 horsepower | 181 pound-feet of torque	Base Power Specs	180 horsepower | 195 pound-feet of torque
Available	Hyundai Digital Key	Not Available
Hampton Gray, Shimmering Silver Pearl, Phantom Black, Stormy Sea, Portofino Gray, Glowing Yellow, Quartz White, Calypso Red	Color Options	8 – Sapphire Blue, Crystal Beige, Ebony Black, Passion Red Tint Coat, Gravity Gray, Wolf Gray, Everlasting Silver, Glacial White Pearl

2021 Hyundai Sonata Engine Specs 

The four-trim Hyundai Sonata lineup offers two engine options for optimized power and performance. The 2021 Sonata SE and SEL are equipped with a 2.5-liter GDI 4-cylinder engine and deliver 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. A 180-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder comes fitted in the SEL Plus and Limited trims levels at the top of the lineup.  

2021 Hyundai Sonata Comfort Amenities 

Each member of the Hyundai Sonata lineup offers incredible comfort for passengers inside the cabin. The Sonata SE and SEL are filled with premium cloth seating while the SEL Plus brings leatherette seating with Dinamica® suede inserts. At the top of the lineup the Hyundai Sonata brings leather seating with heated and ventilated front seats. 

2021 Hyundai Sonata Infotainment Features 

Every model in the Hyundai Sonata lineup is equipped with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity along with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment center in the SE, SEL, and SEL Plus models and a 10.25-inch touchscreen in the Limited. 

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The 2021 Hyundai Sonata excels above the competition, hitting every mark along the way and beating out even the newest members like the 2021 Kia K5. Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a new Hyundai Sonata in Gilbert? Visit the San Tan Hyundai online inventory to find your new Sonata near Chandler today.  

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