2022 Kia K5 GT vs. EX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Kia K5 GT and 2022 Kia K5 EX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Kia K5 GT and the 2022 Kia K5 EX.
When comparing the 2022 Kia K5 GT's and the 2022 Kia K5 EX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia K5 GT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2022 Kia K5 EX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2022 Kia K5 GT and 2022 Kia K5 EX have the same interior volume Based on this comparison of the 2022 Kia K5 GT's and the 2022 Kia K5 EX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia K5 EX is a better car than the 2022 Kia K5 GT.
Pricing: A used 2022 Kia K5 GT ranges from $21,772 to $33,080 while a used 2022 Kia K5 EX is priced between $19,998 to $28,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Kia K5 GT and the 2022 Kia K5 EX both lose 46.9 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Kia K5 GT’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2022 Kia K5 EX base engine makes 180 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The EX is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. This gives the 2022 Kia K5 EX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Kia K5 GT. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Kia K5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
27672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
23400 - 40750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
27672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
23400 - 40750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26728
Price Range:
21772 - 33080
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
23702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18323 - 31945
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53343
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24285
Price Range:
19998 - 28995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
23702
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18323 - 31945
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59537
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Kia K5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia K5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Kia K5 GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
4.8 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Kia K5 EX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
4.8 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.229446046584173
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 11.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.229446046584173
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 11.2
Kia K5 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
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7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Kia K5 Rankings
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4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
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6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Kia K5 Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, LXS
Other Kia K5 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, LX, LXS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
379 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3534 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3228 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
