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Kia K5 GT vs. Honda Civic Type R

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia K5 GT and Honda Civic Type R 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 Kia K5 GT and the Honda Civic Type R.

In comparing the Kia K5 GT's and the Honda Civic Type R's specifications and ratings, the Kia K5 GT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic Type R has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia K5 GT's and the Honda Civic Type R's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2024 Kia K5 GT ranges from $30,600 to $37,666 while a used 2024 Honda Civic Type R is priced between $45,683 to $54,354. For a new model, the Kia K5 GT's price is between $33,235 and $39,917, with the Honda Civic Type R priced between $45,776 and $50,953.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia K5 GT loses 42.2 percent of its value and the Honda Civic Type R loses 23.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Type R retains 18.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia K5 GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia K5 GT’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Honda Civic Type R base engine makes 315 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The Type R is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. This gives the Kia K5 GT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic Type R. The GT uses regular unleaded, and the Type R uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic Type R, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia K5 GT, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia K5 GT and the Honda Civic Type R have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Civic Type R has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$33,235 - $39,917

Starting MSRP:

$31,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$45,776 - $50,953

Starting MSRP:

$44,795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$34,330

Price Range:

$30,600 - $37,666

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

58

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

16,306

# Good or Great Deals:

16

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$49,091

Price Range:

$45,683 - $54,354

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

65

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

6,892

# Good or Great Deals:

16

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

Depreciation %:

Resale Value $:

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$10,921

Depreciation %:

24.4%

Resale Value $:

$33,874

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

Kia K5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia K5 GT

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic Type R

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

28%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Kia K5 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

4 / 9

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

12 / 13

Honda Civic Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for Teens

4 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

6 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

7 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

8 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

9 / 21

Best Small Cars

12 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

13 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

23 / 24

Safest Small Cars

24 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Kia K5 Trim Levels

EX, GT-Line, LXS

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Touring

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

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:

315 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.101 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:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

273 / 347 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium 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

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

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:

N/A

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:

121.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

24.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

123.5 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:

3118 lbs

Width:

74.4 inches

Height:

55.4 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.8 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:

19.0 x 9.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/30R19

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