Comparisons · 2023

2023 Dodge Charger AWD vs 2023 Kia K5 AWD

The 2023 Kia K5 AWD uses less fuel: 8.4 against 11.2 l/100km, about 25% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Kia K5 AWD costs about $2,484 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2023 Dodge Charger AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 16 specifications compared.

Dodge2023 Dodge Charger AWDFull specifications →vsKia2023 Kia K5 AWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2023 Dodge Charger AWD11.2 l/100km
2023 Kia K5 AWD8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Dodge Charger AWD257.9 g/km
2023 Kia K5 AWD196.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Dodge Charger AWD1,852.9 kg
2023 Kia K5 AWD1,571.7 kg
NHTSA recalls
2023 Dodge Charger AWD2
2023 Kia K5 AWD4
Owner complaints
2023 Dodge Charger AWD26
2023 Kia K5 AWD107
NCAP overall rating
2023 Dodge Charger AWD5
2023 Kia K5 AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2023 Dodge Charger AWD2023 Kia K5 AWD
CO2257.9 g/km196.4 g/km
Combined11.2 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints26107
Recall campaigns24
Cylinders64
Displacement3,600 cc1,600 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV70
Extra-urban8.7 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,426.7 kg2,039.8 kg
Kerb weight1,852.9 kg1,571.7 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (S8)
Urban13.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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