2023 Kia K5 vs. 2023 Honda Accord
2023 Kia K5 vs. 2023 Honda Accord
Overview
The Honda Accord is among the more refined and elegant midsize sedans on the market, but the Kia K5 has arrived on the scene to challenge its supremacy. Let's see whether the 2023 Kia K5 can match up with the 2023 Honda Accord.
What's New?
The Kia K5 is in its third year, so it has dialed in the technology and features it wants to offer. This year, the features from the LX entry trim have been folded into the LXS, which is the new entry trim. Kia also added sound-dampening technology on several trim levels. The Honda Accord, by comparison, is starting over with a redesign, so it's hard to say what will change in the coming years.
Engine Power
The 2023 Kia K5 comes with an impressive lineup of engines. The performance-tuned GT engine on the K5 is a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder that can generate up to 290 horsepower and a best-in-class 311 pound-feet of torque. The base engine on the Honda Accord is a 1.5-liter inline-four that makes only 192 horsepower. The Accord is also front-wheel drive, while the K5 gets all-wheel drive.
Other Features
The K5 GT is an outstanding performance sedan featuring such options as a wet-type eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated GT Sport front seats with additional bolstering, a sport-tuned suspension, and a quad-tip dual exhaust system. If you're looking for a refined sports sedan, the K5 is hard to beat, especially with features like a driver-centric digital instrument cluster and high-end infotainment system.
The 2023 Kia K5 is the better sedan compared to the 2023 Honda Accord.
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