2022 Kia K5 vs 2022 Nissan Altima

2022 Kia K5

#1 in Mid-Size Cars

2022 Nissan Altima

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

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EX Automatic FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
K5 EX Automatic FWD	27	37	$27,685	$28,690
K5 GT DCT FWD	24	32	$29,787	$31,190
K5 GT-Line Automatic AWD	25	33	$26,818	$27,790
K5 GT-Line Automatic FWD	27	37	$25,274	$26,190
K5 LX Automatic FWD	29	38	$23,196	$23,790
K5 LXS Automatic AWD	25	33	$25,660	$26,590
K5 LXS Automatic FWD	27	37	$23,923	$24,790

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2.0 SR Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$28,974	$31,100
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$32,091	$34,450
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$23,069	$24,750
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,430	$31,590
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	27	37	$28,128	$30,190
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$26,232	$28,150
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$24,929	$26,750
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$25,301	$27,150
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	37	$24,000	$25,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,685

$28,974

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,690

$31,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$478 / month

$518 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Kia K5 jump-starts its more engaging future with a sharper image and a 290-hp GT edition.

The 2022 Nissan Altima lets its safety and fuel economy speak volumes; the powertrain stays mostly mum.

TCC Likes

Dramatic looks
Available all-wheel drive
Better tech all around

Sharp exterior
Standard safety features
Competitive fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Drab new name
Drab base interior
Some busy details

Just adequate power with base engine
Turbo-4 isn’t worth the cost
Interior is a little dull

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.3

98.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.6

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

46.1

43.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.6

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

193.1

192.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

16.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P235/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

510

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5500

236 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.91

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.37

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.24

1.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia K5

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

6.0

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3418

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Kia K5

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Lease: From $289/month for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $500 cash back
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