2021 Kia K5 vs 2020 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$39,900 | MSRP$23,590 |
Listings7 | Listings13 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
2020 Lexus ES Reviews Summary | |
2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3649 lbs | Curb Weight3115 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.9 in |
Length195.9 in | Length193.1 in |
Width73.4 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload1239 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,900 | $23,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because North Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3649 lbs | 3115 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 1239 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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