Kia K5 vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
Years produced1966-1978 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$34,230 | MSRP$25,590 |
Average price$36,444 | Average price |
Listings605 | Listings41 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | |
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 | |
Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.5 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.9 in |
Length198.4 in | Length193.1 in |
Width82.7 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase120.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1966-1978 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $34,230 | $25,590 |
Average price | $36,444 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | 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 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.5 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 82.7 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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