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2025 Kia K5 LXS Automatic FWD
2024 Subaru Legacy CVT
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$24,895 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model K5 Sub-Model Legacy
Make Kia Make Subaru
Model K5 Model Legacy
Model Year 2025 Kia K5 Model Year 2024 Subaru Legacy
Year 2025 Year 2024
Engine 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 180 hp Horsepower 182 hp
Torque 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm Torque 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
City 27 MPG City 27 MPG
Highway 37 MPG Highway 35 MPG
Combined 31 MPG Combined 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 426.6 miles Cruising Range City 499.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 584.6 miles Cruising Range Highway 647.5 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36 ft Turning Diameter 36.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,148 lbs Curb Weight 3,491 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 5.9 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in Wheelbase 108.3 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire P205/65HR16 Front Tire P225/55VR17
Rear Tire P205/65HR16 Rear Tire P225/55VR17
Front Width 64.3 in Front Width 62.2 in
Max Width 73.2 in Max Width 72.4 in
Height 56.9 in Height 59.1 in
Length 193.1 in Length 191.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.2 in Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 58 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.6 in Front Seat Hip Room 55.5 in
Front Seat Leg Room 46.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 56.6 in Rear Seat Hip Room 54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.2 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.5 in
Trunk Volume 16 ft³ Trunk Volume 15.1 ft³
MSRP N/A MSRP $24,895
Head-Up Display N/A Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System N/A Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) N/A Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control N/A Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control N/A Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start N/A Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release N/A Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory N/A Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage N/A Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics N/A Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Not Available