Comparisons · 2021

2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Kia K5

The 2021 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 7.1 against 8.7 l/100km, about 18% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Honda Accord costs about $1,420 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Honda Accord has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Honda Accord leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Honda Accord7.1 l/100km
2021 Kia K58.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Honda Accord166.5 g/km
2021 Kia K5206.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2021 Kia K51,506 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Honda Accord4
2021 Kia K56
Owner complaints
2021 Honda Accord232
2021 Kia K5167
NCAP overall rating
2021 Honda Accord5
2021 Kia K55

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Honda Accord2021 Kia K5
CO2166.5 g/km206.3 g/km
Combined7.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints232167
Recall campaigns46
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,029.8 kg2,070.2 kg
Height1,450 mm1,440 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,506 kg
Length4,880 mm4,900 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S8)
Urban7.8 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,850 mm
Width1,910 mm1,860 mm

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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.