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2021 Subaru WRX vs 2022 Kia K5

2021 Subaru WRX
2021 Subaru WRX
$27,495MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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2021 Subaru WRX
$27,495MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$27,495

MSRP

$23,790

Listings

24

Listings

13

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Unimpressive voice recognition system

  • Can't match the similar Hyundai Sonata for value

2021 Subaru WRX Reviews Summary

2022 Kia K5 Reviews Summary

Last model year, as part of a redesign of its midsize sedan, Kia changed the car’s name from Optima to K5. Rakishly attractive and an undeniably good value, the new Kia K5 is an appealing choice in a shrinking vehicle segment where it faces fewer rivals with each year that passes. For the 2022 model year, the K5 wears Kia’s redesigned emblems and upper trim levels add standard features.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 268 hp H4

Engine

1.6L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

37
2021 Subaru WRX
2021 Subaru WRX
$27,495MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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2021 Subaru WRX
$27,495MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$27,495
$23,790
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.7

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Unimpressive voice recognition system

  • Can't match the similar Hyundai Sonata for value

Summary
Last model year, as part of a redesign of its midsize sedan, Kia changed the car’s name from Optima to K5. Rakishly attractive and an undeniably good value, the new Kia K5 is an appealing choice in a shrinking vehicle segment where it faces fewer rivals with each year that passes. For the 2022 model year, the K5 wears Kia’s redesigned emblems and upper trim levels add standard features.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 268 hp H4
1.6L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
20
27
MPG Highway
27
37

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