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2025 Kia K5 LXS Automatic FWD
2022 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE Automatic
9.1 / 10
$27,575 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9 / 10
Sub-Model K5 Sub-Model Passat
Make Kia Make Volkswagen
Model K5 Model Passat
Model Year 2025 Kia K5 Model Year 2022 Volkswagen Passat
Year 2025 Year 2022
Engine 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 180 hp Horsepower 174 hp
Torque 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm Torque 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
City 27 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 37 MPG Highway 36 MPG
Combined 31 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 426.6 miles Cruising Range City 444 miles
Cruising Range Highway 584.6 miles Cruising Range Highway 666 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36 ft Turning Diameter 36.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,148 lbs Curb Weight 3,369 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 5.7 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in Wheelbase 110.4 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Front Tire P205/65HR16 Front Tire P235/45HR18
Rear Tire P205/65HR16 Rear Tire P235/45HR18
Front Width 64.3 in Front Width 61.7 in
Max Width 73.2 in Max Width 72.6 in
Height 56.9 in Height 58.7 in
Length 193.1 in Length 193.6 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.2 in Front Seat Headroom 37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 58 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.6 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.6 in
Front Seat Leg Room 46.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57 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 39.1 in
Trunk Volume 16 ft³ Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³
MSRP N/A MSRP $27,575
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) Standard
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 Standard
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Standard
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 Standard
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Standard
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 Standard