Volkswagen Passat vs Kia K5
Overview | |
MSRP$27,575 | MSRP$23,790 |
Listings252 | Listings50 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLast 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 | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3369 lbs | Curb Weight3115 lbs |
Height58.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length193.6 in | Length193.1 in |
Width72.6 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload1239 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,575 | $23,790 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3369 lbs | 3115 lbs |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | 1239 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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