BMW 3 Series vs Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$25,590 |
Average price$22,006 | Average price$24,019 |
Listings681 | Listings206 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.9 in |
Length185.9 in | Length193.1 in |
Width81.4 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,800 | $25,590 |
Average price | $22,006 | $24,019 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | 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 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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