Comparisons · 2022

2022 Honda Accord vs 2022 Kia K5

The 2022 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 7.1 against 8.7 l/100km, about 18% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2022 Honda Accord costs about $1,420 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2022 Honda Accord has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2022 Honda Accord leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2022 Honda Accord7.1 l/100km
2022 Kia K58.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2022 Honda Accord166.5 g/km
2022 Kia K5206.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2022 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2022 Kia K51,506 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Honda Accord4
2022 Kia K55
Owner complaints
2022 Honda Accord249
2022 Kia K5127
NCAP overall rating
2022 Honda Accord5
2022 Kia K55

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2022 Honda Accord2022 Kia K5
CO2166.5 g/km206.3 g/km
Combined7.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints249127
Recall campaigns45
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.

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