2024 Kia K5 vs 2023 Nissan Altima
Overview | |
MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$25,590 |
Average price$30,529 | Average price$36,588 |
Listings49 | Listings1 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
2024 Kia K5 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.) In Canada, it comes in LX, EX, GT-Line, and GT trim levels. Turbocharging is standard, and all-wheel drive is standard in Canada on every trim except the performance-oriented GT. The latter is a rare offering in this segment, and south of luxury brands it’s one matched only by the Nissan Altima. 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 | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length193.1 in |
Width72.9 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $25,590 |
Average price | $30,529 | $36,588 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | 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.) In Canada, it comes in LX, EX, GT-Line, and GT trim levels. Turbocharging is standard, and all-wheel drive is standard in Canada on every trim except the performance-oriented GT. The latter is a rare offering in this segment, and south of luxury brands it’s one matched only by the Nissan Altima. 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 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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