Kia K5 vs. Honda Civic

Two engine options mean you’re able to pick the one that best fits your needs. The question is: Which of these models has the most power? Let’s look at their standard engines first.

The Honda Civic comes standard with a 158-horsepower 2.0L engine with 138 lb-ft of torque. In the Kia K5, though, you’ll find a bit more oomph thanks to its standard 1.6L Turbo engine that delivers a peppier 180 horsepower as well as 195 lb-ft of torque.

Of course, both models can add a bit more to their output. The 2022 Kia K5 also outshines its Honda competitor when it comes to their available engines:

Whether you’re changing lanes or merging onto the highway, it helps to have a quicker, more responsive engine under the hood, and the 2022 Kia K5 offers just that.

For extra comfort, both rides offer power-adjustable driver’s seats. In the Honda Civic, you can upgrade to a driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustability. However, in the Kia K5, you may find it even easier to find your sweet spot in the available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

To amplify the fun on all your drives, both these sleek rides also offer available roof upgrades. In the Honda Civic, you’ll find an optional power moonroof. In the Kia K5, though, you can upgrade to an even larger available Panoramic Sunroof that also features a convenient power sunshade.

As for your passengers, the space inside the cabin is important. The Kia K5 offers passengers 40.2 inches of headroom in the front and 37.8 inches of headroom in the rear row. Front passengers will also have 46.1 inches of legroom.

While the Honda Civic is comfortable, it lacks the extra space with just 39.3 inches of front headroom, 37.1 inches of rear headroom, and 42.3 inches of front legroom.

Let’s kick off with the sound systems. Both models offer an immersive Bose® Premium Sound System with 12 speakers to surround you in your favorite music, so you can truly enjoy the ride.

For extra convenience, both models offer optional wireless phone chargers, too, so you can keep your device powered up and make cords a thing of the past. You can also connect your device to the built-in display in either model thanks to smartphone compatibility. That way, you can access certain apps and respond to messages on the go.

However, the Kia K5 offers a larger standard and available touchscreen than the Honda Civic:

Drivers may find the larger touchscreens offered by the Kia K5 easier to read, use, and navigate the road.