Acura ILX vs Kia K5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Kia K5
Overview
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LXS |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,300 (best) | $27,490 |
| Lowest listing price | $13,901 (best) | $19,350 |
| Median listing price | $22,699 (best) | $30,291 |
| Highest listing price | $26,500 (best) | $41,233 |
| For sale now | 7 | 542 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 15.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 191 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.4 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,095 lbs (best) | 3,230 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.2 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 193.1 in (best) |
| Width | 70.6 in | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura ILXBase | Kia K5LXS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura ILX | Kia K5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $27,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LXS $27,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $29,300 MSRP | GT-Line $28,490 MSRP |
| 3 | Base $31,300 MSRP | GT-Line $30,090 MSRP |
| 4 | Base $33,200 MSRP | GT $33,590 MSRP |
| 5 | — | EX $34,990 MSRP |
Live inventory
Acura ILX7 for sale
See all
Used2020 Acura ILX
Base/Acura Watch Plus
Gray•Ebony72,184 mi$20,224Robbins Chevrolet
Humble, TX
Used2017 Acura ILX
Base
Red•Ebony53,202 mi$25,983Ray Skillman Chevrolet of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Used2021 Acura ILX
w/Technology/A-SPEC Package
Majestic Black Pearl•Ebony40,077 mi$26,500Elk Grove Buick GMC
Elk Grove, CA
Used2021 Acura ILX
Premium Package
White•Espresso19,453 mi$25,201Annapolis Subaru
Annapolis, MD
Used2021 Acura ILX
Premium Package
Platinum White Pearl•ebony56,244 mi$22,699Acura of Seattle
Tukwila, WA
Used2014 Acura ILX
2.0L
Gray69,987 mi$13,901Genesis of Littleton
Littleton, CO
Kia K5542 for sale
See all
Used2023 Kia K5
GT-Line
Sapphire Blue•black21,589 mi$24,996Curry INEOS Grenadier
Danbury, CT
New2026 Kia K5
GT-Line
Snow White Pearl•Black10 mi$32,336Sewell KIA
Midland, TX
New2026 Kia K5
GT-Line
Snow White Pearl•Black10 mi$32,057Sewell KIA
Midland, TX
New2026 Kia K5
GT-Line
Runway Red•Black13 mi$32,057Sewell KIA
Midland, TX
New2026 Kia K5
GT-Line
Snow White Pearl•Black14 mi$32,057Sewell KIA
Midland, TX
New2026 Kia K5
LXS
Interstellar Gray•Black271 mi$28,533Sewell KIA
Midland, TX
Acura ILX vs Kia K5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Kia K5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Acura ILX vs 2026 Kia K5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Kia K5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Acura ILX starts lower at $27,300. Live Acura ILX listings start at $13,901. Live Kia K5 listings start at $19,350.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Kia K5?
- The 2022 Acura ILX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Kia K5?
- The 2026 Kia K5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Acura ILX or 2026 Kia K5?
- The 2026 Kia K5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (290).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Acura ILX vs 2026 Kia K5?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura ILX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Kia K5 (5/5 NHTSA overall).