2025 Kia K5 vs
Can the 2025 Kia K5 be more fun to drive than the 2025 Toyota Camry for less money? The dedicated team here at Hyundai of Bedford is on hand to provide an in-depth comparison of these two vehicles so you can make an informed decision. Browse our online inventory from the comfort of your living room to find the perfect fit!
2025 Kia K5 vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The 2025 Kia K5 is cheaper than the 2025 Toyota Camry. Does this mean it's not as good? On the contrary, the K5's long list of standard equipment and best-in-class warranty coverage allows it to hold its own against the Toyota.
| 2025 Kia K5 | 2025 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|
| Starting at $27,190 | Starting at $28,700 |
Performance
The 2025 Kia K5 provides adequate performance and stellar fuel economy. A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine comes standard with a respectable 191 horsepower and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Buyers with a need for speed can add a turbocharger to the mix as well as a 2nd clutch to the gearbox. This powertrain bumps the power output to 291 horsepower, and the dual-clutch 8-speed snaps off shifts quick enough to propel the K5 GT from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
The story is a little different with the 2025 Toyota Camry. The only available powertrain is a hybrid setup with an anemic 225 horsepower. This means it takes the Camry over a second longer to get from 0 mph to mph. Worse still, drivers will have to endure the moaning and groaning of the Camry's CVT transmission. Unsurprisingly, the one area the Camry's hybrid powertrain excels in is fuel economy; however, we wonder if this matters enough to buyers to ignore its shortfalls in almost every other area.
Safety Features
Like other Kia models, the K5 comes standard with a robust list of passive and active safety features, such as:
- Blind-Spot Detection
- Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
- Lane Keeping & Following Technology
- Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist
- Driver Attention Warning w/Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
The 2025 Toyota Camry's safety roster is also impressive, with Toyota's "Safety Sense" suite of safety tech as standard equipment. It includes:
- Pre-Collision System
- Radar-Guided Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Road Sign Assist
- Automatic High Beams
Interior
The cabin of the 2025 Kia K5 is intuitive and thoughtfully laid out, with soft-touch materials abound. The cabin, like other Kia models, feels a lot more expensive than it is. Ambient lighting and ventilated seats, features normally reserved for luxury cars, are both available on the K5. A single panel extends from the driver door almost to the passenger seat and contains two screens. A 12.3-inch infotainment screen in the center handles radio and navigation prompts while a 12.0-inch screen sits behind the steering wheel and displays the gauges. Bracing yourself to head to work on one of those cold Bedford winters? Use the Kia Access app to warm up the cabin before you brave the cold.
To be fair, the 2025 Toyota Camry also has a well-crafted interior, if not as premium-feeling as the K5's. Standard is a smaller 8.0-inch infotainment screen that makes drivers squint to see navigation prompts. Like the K5, the 2025 Toyota Camry comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so drivers can project their favorite navigation application.
Warranty Coverage
As with other Hyundai models, the 2025 Kia K5 offers the best warranty in the class, easily besting the 2025 Toyota Camry.
| 2025 Kia K5 | 2025 Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Basic | 10 years/100,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Bottom Line
The 2025 Toyota Camry is a compelling option if all you care about is gas mileage. However, if you're looking for a sedan that wonderfully blends power, technology, comfort, and safety, the 2025 Kia K5 is the one to buy.
Take the 2025 Kia K5 for a test drive!
Don't take our word for it, call (866) 344-0006 and set an appointment with the fantastic sales team at Kia of Bedford so you can experience the amazing K5 for yourself. Browse our online inventory for available models near Bedford, Ohio.
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Based on 2025 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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