Honda Accord vs Kia K5

2023 Honda Accord
2023 Honda Accord
$27,295MSRP
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2024 Kia K5
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
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2023 Honda Accord
$27,295MSRP
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2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1976-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$27,295

MSRP

$25,590

Average price

$22,482

Average price

Listings

872

Listings

41
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Spacious interior
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • All-wheel drive not available
  • Several minor comfort issues
  • Questionable value for the money
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

It’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car.

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

1.5L 192 hp I4

Engine

1.6L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

29

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

37

MPG Highway

37
2023 Honda Accord
2023 Honda Accord
$27,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2024 Kia K5
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Honda Accord
$27,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia K5
$25,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1976-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$27,295
$25,590
Average price
$22,482
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.4
4.8
Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Read full review

7.2 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Spacious interior
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • All-wheel drive not available
  • Several minor comfort issues
  • Questionable value for the money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Concerning crash-test ratings
Summary
It’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family 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.) 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
1.5L 192 hp I4
1.6L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
29
27
MPG Highway
37
37
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