2021 Kia K5 vs. Toyota Camry

You’re going to fall in love with driving again. The modern-day commuter ride is one of reliance, technology, and presentation—three factors both Kia and Toyota achieve year in and year out. So, if you’re in the market to take a new set of wheels out on the streets of West Chester, Philadelphia, and Ardmore, PA, Jim Sipala's Kia of West Chester team has the right one for you. Below, you’ll find our 2021 Kia K5 vs. 2021 Toyota Camry comparison. We believe you’ll find the ideal ride for all your drives near Springfield and Exon, PA, and Wilmington, DE.

Kia K5 vs. Toyota Camry: Customize Your Drive

Customizing your experience with the 2021 Kia K5 is easy with so many options. With five trims to choose from—LX, LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT—you’ll be able to choose the right configuration for you. Plus, you have up to six exterior colors to choose from and several interior colors, as well. We personally enjoy the two-toned interior options in the GT-Line for that added sporty feel. The Camry, too, offers customization. Choose from available exterior upgrades like a metallic front grille with chrome accents or dual exhaust with quad chrome tips. Still, the Kia K5 provides some slick interior upgrades we enjoy quite a bit, like the available Ultra-Lux Panoramic Sunroof and the available Bose® Premium Sound System with 12 speakers. Compare this to just nine speakers in the available sound system in the Camry and the winner becomes clear. When it comes to technology, the Kia K5 and Toyota Camry are robust in their offerings. Many of the same shared smartphone connectivity services, like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard. Nevertheless, the Kia K5’s standard 8-inch touch screen display—and available 10.25-inch touch screen display—outshine the Camry’s standard 7-inch display.

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Rugged Functionality Under the Hood

Power up without missing a beat. The Kia K5 comes standard with a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. However, if you’re considering the GT trim, prepare for 290 horsepower and a best-in-class 311 lb-ft of torque from the available turbocharged 2.5L I-4 engine. It’s paired with all-wheel drive and a Quick-Shift 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission that will leave you amazed by its exceptional performance. Like the Kia K5, the Camry offers an available 2.5-liter I-4 engine, though, it generates just 202 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. With such a noticeable difference in horsepower and horsepower between the two brands, the Kia K5 comes out on top.

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Kia vs. Toyota: Advanced Safety Suites

Sharing a common bond between the two manufacturers, the Kia K5 and Toyota Camry designed their respective models to best serve you and your passengers. Kia Drive Wise and Toyota SafetySense™ 2.5+, as they’re known respectively, offer an array of standard advanced driver and safety assist features for both sets of wheels. We have many of our favorite safety technologies within these two suites, including:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection: This is designed to help detect potential collisions—and it can automatically apply the brakes in certain situations.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: This feature is engineered for your safety on any sort of road by helping to prevent any blind-spot related incidents from occurring.
• Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidance: Check exactly where your tires are with every parking job, thanks to an intuitive camera and sensor system.

You’ll also want to consider taking advantage of the available Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert on the Kia K5. With this advanced safety feature, your ride will detect whether the roadster in front of you begins moving without you noticing, like at a stoplight or stop sign intersection. The Toyota Camry doesn’t offer a comparable feature.