Kia K5 vs Toyota Camry (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,760
- K5: $1,760 cheaper, 0.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Camry: 21 mpg better, 34 hp more.
- K5 wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | K5 | Camry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,735 | $30,495 | K5 |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 225 hp | Camry |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | K5 |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 51 mpg | Camry |
| 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 | 38.0 in | Camry |
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.1 in | K5 |
| Length | 193.1 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,450 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s estimate | 6.7 s estimate | Camry |
| 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 $27,490 | Camry LE FWD $29,600 | $2,110 |
| Camry LE FWD $29,600 | K5 GT-Line AWD $30,090 | $490 |
Cost to run
Camry costs $1,402 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K5 | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,735 | $30,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $753 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $4,518 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,415 | $35,013 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Camry wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | K5 | 6% |
| MPG | Camry | 41% |
| Power | Camry | 15% |
| 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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