Comparison tool
Two vehicles, one set of assumptions
Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.
Vehicle A
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD · details
Vehicle B
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Kia K5 · 2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · FWD · details
Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles
mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/gal
At these assumptions, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue costs $59.05 less per month ($709/year, $3,545 over five years) than the 2026 Kia K5. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue2026 Kia K5
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue | 2026 Kia K5 | Difference (A − B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $78.95 | $138.00 | -$59.05 |
| Cost per year | $947 | $1,656 | -$709 |
| Cost over 5 years | $4,735 | $8,280 | -$3,545 |
| Cost per mile | 7.9¢/mi | 13.8¢/mi | -5.9¢ |
| Annual energy used | 236.9 gal | 414 gal | different units listed separately |
| EPA efficiency | 51 MPG combined | 29 MPG combined | — |