Kia K5 vs. Honda Accord

When you slide behind the wheel of the Kia K5, you feel a difference right away. The K5 pairs confident acceleration with composed handling, delivering a driving experience that feels more dynamic than you expect in a midsize sedan. The base 2.5L engine offers responsive power for daily driving, and when you choose the available turbocharged engine in higher trims, such as the GT, you get up to 290 horsepower.

The Honda Accord, by contrast, leans toward fuel economy and smoothness over performance. Its turbocharged 1.5L engine produces less horsepower, and while it works well for routine driving, it can feel underwhelming if you crave a more engaging ride.

Another area where the K5 pulls ahead is traction. The K5 offers available all-wheel drive (AWD) for drivers who want extra stability in wet or slippery conditions — a feature the Accord does not provide. 

Step inside the Kia K5, and you'll feel a cabin designed for today’s drivers. Kia blends premium materials, thoughtful ergonomics, and intuitive tech to create a space that feels both upscale and user-friendly. 

The K5 offers ample headroom and legroom up front, along with supportive seating for long drives and available features that enhance comfort, such as ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof in select trims.

The Honda Accord also offers a roomy interior and a generous amount of rear-seat space, but its layout focuses more on simplicity and function over flair. 

For example, while both sedans support smartphone connectivity, the K5 makes it easier to tap into that technology with larger available screens and standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Safety plays a significant role in choosing a family sedan, and both the Kia K5 vs. the Honda Accord deliver solid protection. 

Honda includes its Honda Sensing® suite, which gives you essential safety features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Kia responds with its own Drive Wise suite, which offers comparable and, in some cases, more expansive technology to help protect you and your passengers.

For example, the K5 gives you advanced driver assist features like Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Highway Driving Assist in available trims. These systems help you change lanes with confidence and maintain safer spacing on open highways — especially valuable during rush-hour travel around Avon or on long Interstate drives.

Both vehicles earn strong crash-test results from independent agencies, but the K5’s suite of available tech helps you avoid trouble before it starts. 

Plus, Kia backs the K5 with one of the best warranties in the business — a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty — which gives you added peace of mind long after your purchase.*