Kia Sorento vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 opens at $71,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $35,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,139 and $79,189 respectively.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sorento and Hyundai IONIQ 5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento and 97% for the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia Sorento.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sorento and 7 in the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia Sorento misses.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and BOSE audio that the Kia Sorento does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sorento is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 180mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 4,635mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 527L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 348L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.