Kia K5 vs Subaru Legacy (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$385
- K5: 9 hp more, 0.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Legacy: 4.3 in more rear legroom, 0.2 s quicker to 60.
- K5 wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | K5 | Legacy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,365 | $27,980 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 182 hp | K5 |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | K5 |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 15.6 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | K5 |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.6 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | K5 |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in | 39.5 in | Legacy |
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.8 in | K5 |
| Length | 193.1 in | 191.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,492 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | Legacy |
| 0-60 mph | 7.6 s published | 7.4 s estimate | Legacy |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| K5 LXS FWD $27,190 | Legacy AWD $26,810 | $380 |
| Legacy AWD $26,810 | K5 LXS FWD $27,190 | $380 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K5 | Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,365 | $27,980 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,045 | $35,660 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: K5 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | K5 | 5% |
| Space | K5 | 3% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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