Kia K5 vs Kia Optima Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$29,310 | MSRP$25,590 |
Listings26 | Listings37 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3496 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length193.1 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,310 | $25,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.8 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.8 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3496 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1206 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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