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Compare 2022 Kia K5 vs Volkswagen Passat

2022 Kia K5
2022 Kia K5
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$23,790
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Volkswagen Passat
2022 Volkswagen Passat
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$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 38 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

2022 Kia K5
2022-2024 Kia K5 View Out Back
2022-2024 Kia K5 Dashboard
38
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Rear Angle View
Dashboard
21
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,369 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
28 MPG
City
29 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
429.2 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
562.4 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
193.1 in
193.6 in
Height
56.9 in
58.7 in
Max Width
73.2 in
72.6 in
Front Width
64.3 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
64.6 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
46.1 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.2 in
37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.6 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.6 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/65HR16
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire
P205/65HR16
P235/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Glacial White Pearl
  • Passion Red, Build Out: July 31, 2021
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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