Head-to-head
2025 Honda Accord vs 2025 Kia K5
Too close to call: Honda Accord 89.7 vs Kia K5 89.6 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
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2025 Honda Accord
The 2025 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
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B2025 Kia K5
The 2025 Kia K5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K5, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. N…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Accord
Toss-upToo close to call: Honda Accord 89.7 vs Kia K5 89.6 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2025 Honda Accord leads by 37.7
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia K5 leads by 23.5
Safety 2025 Kia K5 leads by 14.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Accordoverall 89.7 | 2025 Kia K5overall 89.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 62.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.6 | 95.9 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 93.4 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 98.3 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 76.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.7 | 89.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD · Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.1 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Honda Accord wins
- It costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,400 against $2,250).
- It is rated 48 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 15.6.
Where the 2025 Kia K5 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (54 against 123 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 40 standard driver-assist features against 24.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $27,190 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | 3.195:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 121 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,239 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,239 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,365 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.2 ft | 36 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 292 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | 284 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/50R17 94V | P205/65R16 95H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 15.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 58 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 56.1 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
217 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 51 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Cyclist Detection (includes Car / Pedestrian) / Junction Turning Detection (Car) (Camera and Radar based) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/ S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Auto door lock AT position | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA) | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold | — | std |
| Emergency internal trunk release | — | std |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners and load limiter | — | std |
| Front seat-belt reminder | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Impact sensing door unlock | — | std |
| Key operated warning system | — | std |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Parking brake warning system | — | std |
| Rear child-safety door locks (power) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) | std | std |
| Cruise control | std | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | — | std |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | — | std |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open) | — | std |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | — | std |
| Central door lock switch | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | — | std |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | — | std |
Interior48 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | — | std |
| Assist Grips (x4) | — | std |
| Black paint B/C Pillar trim | — | std |
| Cargo lamp | — | std |
| Coat hook (x1) | — | std |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | — | std |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-C (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port) | — | std |
| Front console with armrest, storage and cup holders | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.5/37.3 / 37.5/37.2 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 55.4/55.4 | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| IMG skin front upper door trim | — | std |
| Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim | — | std |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3/40.8 | std | — |
| Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner | — | std |
| Metallic paint center fascia panel | — | std |
| Metallic paint dash pad and door trim accents | — | std |
| Overhead front map lamp | — | std |
| Plastic center door trim | — | std |
| Plastic cover door side armrest trim | — | std |
| Plastic lower dash pad | — | std |
| Plastic rear upper door trim | — | std |
| Plastic side garnish armrest trim | — | std |
| Polyurethane wrapped gearshift knob | — | std |
| Polyurethane-wrapped (Metal Paint finish) steering wheel | — | std |
| Rear room lamp | — | std |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | std | — |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.9/56.5 | std | — |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sun visor with vanity mirror ticket holder and extension | — | std |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Trunk Light | std | — |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | — | std |
| White Ambient Light | std | — |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets with back panel | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
| Illuminated sun visor | std | std |
Exterior40 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| All-Season Tires: 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | std | — |
| Black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover | — | std |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors with black base | — | std |
| Body-color side sill molding | — | std |
| Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,239 / 3,280 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Gloss black rear bumper | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 5.3 | std | — |
| Height (in.): 57.1 | std | — |
| Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.): 195.7 | std | — |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | — | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler | — | std |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite) | — | std |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 63.0/63.8 / 62.6/63.5 | std | — |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 60/40 / 59/41 / 61/39 | std | — |
| Wheel Resonators | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 111.4 | std | — |
| Wheels (in.): 17 x 7.5J / 19 x 8.5J various finishes | std | — |
| Width (in.): 73.3 | std | — |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Rear-window defroster | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire | std | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 / 1,993 | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | std | — |
| Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 29/37/32 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.363 / 4.438 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 14.8 / 12.8 | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm): 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Ratio Range: 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane Recommended) | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,600 / 6,100 | std | — |
| Reverse: 1.859 ~ 1.265 / 2.231 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 192 @ 1,700-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 27.0 x 4.5 (tubular) / 16.0 (solid) / 27.2 x 5.0 (tubular) / 16.5 (solid) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 13.9 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.7 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 38.4 | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.5/11.1 / 12.3/11.1 | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 16.7 | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Accord
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 123 · 9 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (50), Forward Collision Avoidance (29), Unspecified (28)
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
Kia K5
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 54 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Tires (15), Electrical System (12), Power Train (6)
Top recalls
- high Structure 25V493000 · 100,063 vehicles
- minor Exterior Lighting 25V351000 · 82,281 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda AccordLX FWD | Kia K5LXS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $27,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $27,190 – $34,690 5 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | K5 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,400 | $2,250 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Kia K5?
Too close to call: Honda Accord 89.7 vs Kia K5 89.6 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Accord scores 89.7 and the 2025 Kia K5 89.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 Kia K5?
2025 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Kia K5: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 Kia K5?
Where the 2025 Honda Accord wins: it costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,400 against $2,250), is rated 48 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and holds 16.7 cu ft behind the second row against 15.6. Where the 2025 Kia K5 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (54 against 123 filed with NHTSA) and lists 40 standard driver-assist features against 24. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.