Kia K5 vs Nissan Altima (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$15

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

K5 LXS FWD vs Altima SV FWD
Measure	K5	Altima	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,735	$28,720	About the same
Horsepower	191 hp	188 hp	K5
Torque	181 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	30 mpg	30 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	15.6 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	15.6 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	35.2 in	35.2 in	About the same
Front legroom	46.1 in	43.8 in	K5
Length	193.1 in	192.9 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	72.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,230 lb	3,399 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	7.7 s estimate	K5
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	K5

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
K5 LXS FWD $27,490	Altima SV FWD $27,580	$90
Altima SV FWD $27,580	K5 LXS FWD $27,490	$90

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: K5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.