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Honda Civic vs Kia K5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Civic

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2026 Kia K5

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Overview

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
Selected trimLXLXS
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
MSRP$24,695 (best)$27,490
Lowest listing price$23,822$19,350 (best)
Median listing price$27,850 (best)$30,291
Highest listing price$28,907 (best)$41,233
For sale now22542 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
Combined MPG36 MPG (best)30 MPG
City MPG32 MPG (best)26 MPG
Highway MPG41 MPG (best)37 MPG
Fuel tank12.4 gal15.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
Horsepower150 hp191 hp (best)
Torque133 lb-ft181 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.8 cu ft15.6 cu ft (best)
Curb weight2,875 lbs (best)3,230 lbs
Ground clearance—5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase107.7 in112.2 in (best)
Length184.8 in193.1 in (best)
Width70.9 in73.2 in (best)
Height55.7 in56.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda CivicLXKia K5LXS
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)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.

TrimHonda CivicKia K5
1

LX

$24,695 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LXS

$27,490 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$26,695 MSRP

GT-Line

$28,490 MSRP

3

Sport

$27,895 MSRP

GT-Line

$30,090 MSRP

4

Sport Hybrid

$29,395 MSRP

GT

$33,590 MSRP

5

Sport Hybrid

$30,595 MSRP

EX

$34,990 MSRP

6

Si

$31,495 MSRP

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7

Sport Touring Hybrid

$32,395 MSRP

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8

Sport Touring Hybrid

$33,595 MSRP

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9

Type R

$47,395 MSRP

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Live inventory

Honda Civic vs Kia K5 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Kia K5?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Civic 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: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Kia K5?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Civic starts lower at $24,695. Live Honda Civic listings start at $23,822. Live Kia K5 listings start at $19,350.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,695).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Civic or 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on horsepower in this comparison (315).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Civic vs 2026 Kia K5?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Civic (5/5 NHTSA overall); Kia K5 (5/5 NHTSA overall).