Kia K5 vs Kia Optima
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$27,190 |
Average price$13,281 | Average price |
Listings210 | Listings62 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3230 lbs |
Height57.7 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 | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $22,900 | $27,190 |
Average price | $13,281 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3230 lbs |
Height | 57.7 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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