Kia Optima vs Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$25,590 |
Average price$12,913 | Average price$24,107 |
Listings4947 | Listings3393 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryEven though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) It comes in LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT trim levels, and the only change for 2024 is standard heated seats for the GT-Line trim. Turbocharging is standard, and you can get all-wheel drive if you live where the sun often doesn’t shine. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length193.1 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $25,590 |
Average price | $12,913 | $24,107 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Even though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | If you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) It comes in LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT trim levels, and the only change for 2024 is standard heated seats for the GT-Line trim. Turbocharging is standard, and you can get all-wheel drive if you live where the sun often doesn’t shine. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1206 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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