Kia K5 vs Acura TLX

2024 Acura TLX
2024 Acura TLX
$45,000MSRP
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2024 Kia K5
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
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2024 Acura TLX
$45,000MSRP
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2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2015-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$45,000

MSRP

$25,590

Average price

$29,323

Average price

Listings

421

Listings

41
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great handling
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Concerning crash-test ratings

Reviews Summary

The 2024 Acura TLX introduces a handsome new grille and some bigger screens, but it retains the same chassis and powertrains as the 2023 model. Available with either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a turbo V6 in the speedy Type S trim, the TLX puts performance first, practicality second.

Verdict: It’s weirdly sized, looking like a midsize sedan on the outside but feeling like a compact sedan on the inside, but the TLX is an excellent performer. Overall, it’s a great choice for shoppers looking to buy a sports sedan on a budget.

Reviews Summary

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

2.0L 272 hp I4

Engine

1.6L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

37
2024 Acura TLX
2024 Acura TLX
$45,000MSRP
Overview
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2024 Kia K5
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
Overview
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2024 Acura TLX
$45,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2015-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$45,000
$25,590
Average price
$29,323
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.8
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great handling
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Concerning crash-test ratings
Summary

The 2024 Acura TLX introduces a handsome new grille and some bigger screens, but it retains the same chassis and powertrains as the 2023 model. Available with either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a turbo V6 in the speedy Type S trim, the TLX puts performance first, practicality second.

Verdict: It’s weirdly sized, looking like a midsize sedan on the outside but feeling like a compact sedan on the inside, but the TLX is an excellent performer. Overall, it’s a great choice for shoppers looking to buy a sports sedan on a budget.

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
2.0L 272 hp I4
1.6L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
22
27
MPG Highway
31
37
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