Comparing the 2023 Kia K5 to Other Mid-Size Sedans
The New Kia K5
The Kia K5 offers a great combination of performance, practicality, and value that sets it apart from its competitors. Its impressive 2.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers a powerful punch with an impressive fuel economy rating. In addition, the K5 has a range of intuitive tech features, including wireless charging and a heads-up display, that are more convenient and help you stay connected. Furthermore, the K5 offers great ride quality and plenty of room for passengers and cargo, making it a great choice for families, pets, and longer trips. All in all, the Kia K5 is a great option for those looking for a reliable, feature-packed vehicle at an affordable price.
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| Sedan |
Kia K5 |
Hyundai Sonata |
Toyota Camry |
Subaru Legacy |
Honda Accord |
Nissan Altima |
| Photo |
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| Trims |
LXS, GT-Line, GT-Line AWD, EX, GT |
SE, SEL, SEL Plus, N Line, Limited, |
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, XSE, TRD |
Base, Premium, Limited, Sport, Touring XT |
LX, EX |
S, SV, SR, SL, SR VC Turbo |
| Color Options |
6 |
7 |
13 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
| Engine |
2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine |
2.5L Turbo MPI/GDI |
2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder |
2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cyl |
1.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-cyl |
2.0-liter VC-Turbo® 4-cyl. |
| Horsepower |
290 hp |
290 hp |
206 hp |
260 hp |
192 hp |
248 hp |
| Torque |
311 lb-ft |
311 lb-ft |
186 lb-ft |
277 lb-ft |
192 lb-ft |
267 lb-ft |
| Transmission |
8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch Auto |
6-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC® |
Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed ECT-I |
Lineartronic® CVT |
CVT |
Xtronic CVT® |
| DriveTrain |
FWD, AWD |
FWD |
FWD, AWD |
Symmetrical AWD |
FWD |
FWD, AWD |
| Fuel Economy (Hwy/City) |
28/38/32* |
28/38/32* |
28/39/32* |
27/35/30* |
29/37/32* |
27/39/32 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.8 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
15.8 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
14.8 gal. |
16.2 gal. |
| 0-60 |
5.7 sec. |
5.0 sec. |
5.8 sec. |
8.35 sec. |
7.2 sec. |
4.6 sec |
| Cargo Volume (cu.ft.) |
16.0 cu. ft. |
16.0 cu. ft. |
15.1 cu. ft. |
15.1 cu. ft. |
16.7 cu. ft. |
15.4 cu. ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) |
40.2/37.8 in. |
40.0/37.8 |
38.3/38.0 |
39.4/37.2 |
39.5/37.3 |
39.1/36.9 |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) |
46.1/35.2 in. |
46.1/34.8 |
42.1/38.0 |
42.8/39.5 |
42.3/40.8 |
43.8/35.2 |
| Ground Clearance |
5.3 in. |
5.3 in. |
5.7 in. |
5.9 in. |
5.3 in. |
7.4 in. |
| Infotainment |
Kia Connect 10.25-in Color Touchscreen Display |
10.25-in Color Touchscreen Display |
9-in. touchscreen |
SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Touchscreen |
12.3-in Touchscreen |
NissanConnect® 12.3″ color display with multi-touch control |
| Sound System |
Bose Premium Audio System w/ 12 Speakers |
Bose Premium Audio System w/ 12 Speakers |
JBL® * Premium Audio w/ 9 speakers including subwoofer and amplifier |
Harman Kardon® premium audio system |
160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers |
Bose Premium Audio System w/ 9 Speakers |
| Base Price |
$25,290* |
$25,250* |
$26,220* |
$24,395* |
$27,295* |
$25,490* |
Kia K5 versus Hyundai Sonata
Kia K5 vs Hyundai Sonata
- The 2023 Kia K5 matches pound for pound with the Hyundai Sonata 2023 Hyundai Sonata at the high end of the trims.
- At the base models, Kia K5 has much better power and performance as standard engineering than the Hyundai Sonata.
- One advantage to the Kia K5 over the Hyundai Sonata is the available All-Wheel Drive. All Sonatas only come with Front Wheel Drive.
- The Kia K5 offers more interior passenger space than the Hyundai Sonata.
- Both K5 and Sonata give a smooth ride and have user-friendly infotainment systems, however critics report the K5 seating to be more comfortable and more standard features at all trims levels of the K5.
- More Torque means K5 would be first off the line in a head-to-head race. Get going!
- Both Kia and Hyundai offer the best standard warranties in the industry so purchase with confidence.
Kia K5 versus Toyota Camry
Kia K5 vs Toyota Camry
- The Kia K5 offers a more powerful engine with an available turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces up to 290 HP and 311 lb-ft of torque.
- Kia K5 has an intuitive 10.25 available touchscreen that makes finding features and settings easier than in the Toyota Camry.
- Let your heart skip a beat. Sporting a more stylish exterior design is the Kia K5, with available LED “heart beat” headlights and taillights and bold styling lines.
- The Kia offers a more comfortable. roomy interior, with luxury touchpoints, more passenger interior volume to stretch out in, and more standard comfort and convenience features.
- There are more advanced driver assistance features, including available lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.
- The more affordable option is the Kia with a starting MSRP of $25,290 compared to the Camry’s $26,220.
- Kia offers the Best Warranty in America with:
- 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
Kia K5 versus Subaru Legacy
Kia K5 vs Subaru Legacy
- Providing more horsepower and more torque, Kia K5 outperforms the Subaru Legacy and its Boxer® Engine, offering almost 3 seconds less in 0-60 MPH trials.
- K5 allows for more head and leg room for every passenger, more cargo space–just more, than Legacy.
- The Kia K5 has more interior features and options than the Subaru Legacy with an impressive 10.25 inch intuitive, full-color touchscreen to control them all.
- Despite being a larger vehicle with more power, Kia K5 manages to maintain a better fuel efficiency when compared to the Subaru Legacy.
- The Kia has a better overall reliability rating than the Subaru Legacy and offers the Best Warranty in America to back it with:
- 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
Kia K5 versus Honda Accord
Kia K5 vs. Honda Accord
- The new 2023 Kia K5 has a much more powerful engine than the 2023 Honda Accord as Honda has decided to focus more on Hybrid Accord in the current model structure.
- The top Internal Combustion Engine (I.C.E.) model of the Accord, the EX, only generates 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque as compared to the top K5 engine generating 290 horsepower and a Best-in-Class 311 lb.-ft. of torque.
- Even with this large performance and power difference, K5 is able to match the Combined Fuel Economy of the Honda Accord.
- K5 has a more roomy cabin for all of your passengers so you can enjoy the ride no matter where the road takes you.
- Go further between stops at the gas station with the better fuel efficiency combined with a larger gas tank.
- The top sound system offered in the gas-powered engine Accord is the standard Honda 160-Watt Audio System with only 4 Speakers, as compared to the Bose Premium Audio System w/ 12 Speakers in the Kia K5 creating a totally immersive sound experience.
- The Kia K5 is available with an all-wheel-drive option, which the Accord does not offer and only comes in FWD.
- Let your heart skip a beat along with the “heartbeat” style LED lights accenting the modern design on the Kia that makes it stand out from the competition.
- Kia offers the Best Warranty in America with:
- 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
Kia K5 versus Nissan Altima
Kia K5 vs Nissan Altima
- Sporting a more powerful engine, the Kia K5 at base model with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque beats out the Nissan Altima base engine.
- This trend continues all the way up with the Kia K5 top trim level 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 290 hp and Best-in-Class 311 lb.-ft. of torque as compared to Nissan Altima topping out with a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo® 4-cylinder with only 248 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque.
- Even with all of this power, K5 manages to earn a better Fuel Economy rating.
- Kia K5 comes with more standard safety and tech features than the Nissan Altima.
- While both K5 and Altima have available Bose Premium Audio Systems, Kia K5 has 12 strategically placed speakers while Altima only has 9. Immerse yourself in the tunes of your choice to put your life’s soundtrack to your drive.
- K5 has a powertrain complemented by larger brakes, a firmer suspension, and sharper steering feel than the Altima.
- The cabin of the Kia K5 offers much more room, more conveniences and tech, and more luxurious materials to make your ride even more enjoyable for you and your passengers.
- Kia offers the Best Warranty in America with:
- 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
