While midsize models may not carry the cache that they once did, the segment is still as competitive as ever. Options like the Honda Accord have been around awhile, yet what fuels the competition is brands like Kia delivering top-notch models. The Kia K5 is a strikingly handsome ride that will turn heads on the Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho, NM, streets.
So, what happens when you compare the Kia K5 vs. the Honda Accord? Our Pitre Kia team is here to find out.
Kia K5 vs Honda Accord: Sporty Trims
The base trim levels of both the Kia K5 and the Honda Accord are comfortable and enjoyable cruisers. If you're looking for some performance sizzle, though, each model also offers sporty trims with larger engines. While the Accord is enjoyable, the K5 is downright scintillating.
The Kia K5 GT trim touts an output of 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque with the turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. With steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for manual shift capability and a quick-reacting 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the GT is a performance revelation.
Honda has its own turbocharged 4-cylinder engine for the Accord, but its performance figures aren't nearly as impressive. Neither the horsepower nor the torque top 200, with each holding steady at 192. Plus, the lack of a dual-clutch transmission option means less engagement from the driver's seat.
Kia K5 vs Honda Accord: Interior Roominess
The Kia K5 and the Honda Accord work so well as family rides or daily commuters because each of them flaunts a roomy and cozy interior. If you're a taller driver, front legroom is likely a sticking point. The Accord does well by offering 42.3 inches of front legroom. The Kia K5, however, tops that with an eye-opening 46.1 inches front legroom.
When you consider the entire interior, it's the Kia that wins out for spaciousness. Total interior volume in the K5 measures 121.3 cubic feet, which is noticeably more than the 105.6 cubic feet in the Honda.
Hip room also goes the way of Kia as it delivers 56.6 inches in the front and rear seats while the Accord manages just 55.3 inches in front and 55 inches in the back. Finally, the sloping roofline of the Accord results in 37.3 inches of rear headroom, which is slightly less than the 37.8 inches of rear headroom you can enjoy with the Kia.
Kia K5 Strips the Honda Accord of Its Midsize Crown
Many consider the Honda Accord to be a segment leader-or at least they did. The introduction of the Kia K5 has generated undeniable buzz around Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. While you can look at the specifications and features all day long online, a test drive is going to offer the most insightful research.
So, whether you want to go for a spin in the standard Kia K5 or the loaded and thrilling K5 GT trim, contact our Pitre Kia team. We'll have your model prepped and ready to go at a time that best fits into your hectic schedule!
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