Acura vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Kia cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Kia brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability and safety. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Both Acura and Kia vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Acura versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons. Acura and Kia tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.