Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Kia K5
$22,825
$27,690
Highlights
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$22,825
|
$27,690
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
31 City / 40 Hwy
|
26 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
186 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200
|
186 @ 6100
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
178 @ 4000
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
31 City / 40 Hwy
|
26 City / 37 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
35 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
57 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
193 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
112 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
105 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,868 lbs
|
3,230 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
550
|
760
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA | 2027 Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2027 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Kia K5 with 35 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2027 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is cheaper than the 2027 Kia K5 with a $22,825 starting MSRP versus a $27,690 starting MSRP.
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