Head-to-head
2025 Kia K4 vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The Kia K4 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.9, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2025 Kia K4
The 2025 Kia K4 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K4, is EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined.…
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The 2025 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia K4
Clear winThe Kia K4 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.9, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Camry leads by 33.3
Price 2025 Kia K4 leads by 23.4
Safety 2025 Kia K4 leads by 21.9
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia K4overall 91.4 | 2025 Toyota Camryoverall 84.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 76.6 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 66.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.9 | 74 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 83.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 91.4 | 84.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia K4: base trim LX FWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
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 Kia K4 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (47 against 175 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 19.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 64).
Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers
- It costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,950).
- It is rated 51 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $21,990 | $28,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L I-4, Multi Point Injection (MPI), Atkinson | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 34 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.149:1 | — |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.6 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,956 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,932 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,924 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 356 mm | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/55R16 | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 92 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.7 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
158 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction-Turning | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, steering remote control | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction-Turning | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Child Anchor (ISO FIX) | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front and rear seat-belt pretensioners and load limiter | std | — |
| Front seatbelt buckle sensor | std | — |
| Front seatbelt Driver's reminder | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Haptic Steering Wheel warning | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) High line | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch Touch screen, ccNC Lite Radio, SXM and HD Radio | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control | std | — |
| 4 speakers | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control | std | — |
| CarPlay/Android Auto Wired and Wireless | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| USB-C charger Front (2 ports, front center console) | std | — |
| USB-C charger Rear (2 ports, rear center console) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Smart Access on front doors and trunk, Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | std | opt |
| Auto door lock system with Speed Sensing/Shift Lever Auto Lock, and Impact Sensing Unlock | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows | std | — |
| Inside Handle Override All Doors | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, Smart Access trunk function, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power outlet (x1) | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote Trunk Lid Release Cable operated | std | — |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | std | — |
| Central door lock switch | std | — |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner Manual | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | std |
| Bench fixed seatback folding | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Driver's seat Height Adjustable - Pumping type | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Passenger side Height Adjustable - Pumping type | std | — |
Interior27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| 4-inch TFT Cluster | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener | — | opt |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| C/Pad interior trim with Technical Embossing | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Deluxe SynTex Inside Door Armrest | std | — |
| Floor console Armrest with SynTex material | std | — |
| Front/Rear Door Center Plastic Trim | std | — |
| Front/Rear Door Upper Plastic Trim | std | — |
| Glove Box with Damper | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| LED Map and Room Lamp | std | — |
| Luggage Lamp | std | — |
| Metal Paint Inside Door Handle | std | — |
| Parking Brake Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Passenger-side illuminated glove compartment | — | std |
| Soft PVC Transmission Gear Shift Knob | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity mirror with cover and Driver's Ticket Holder | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Two-spoke design, Polyurethane Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
| Trip Computer | std | — |
| Front/Rear Inside Door Map Pocket and Bottle Holder | std | — |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | std | std |
Exterior35 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| 16-in. Silver-finished alloy wheels | — | std |
| 16-inch steel wheels (Dark Gray cover) | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Black Belt-line molding | std | — |
| Black bumper | std | — |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black Radiator Grille with Metal Paint trim | std | — |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black Side Sill | std | — |
| Black Side Window Trim | std | — |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Bulb type High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Conventional Wiper Blade type | std | — |
| Escort headlights | std | — |
| Heated Back-lite | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | std | — |
| K4 emblem (left side of trunk) | std | — |
| LED and Bulb type Rear Combination Lamps | std | — |
| LED combination taillights | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Headlights | std | — |
| Outside Mirror with Black Mirror Arm and Body Color Mirror Cap | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Trunk Lid Trim Inner cover with inside handle | std | — |
| UV Cut Glass and Solar Glass Windshield with Backlite, Front and Rear door | std | — |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Auto Light Control System | std | — |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | — | std |
| Low Washer Fluid Warning | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Single hidden exhaust | std | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 2.0L Multi Port Injection (MPI) engine | std | — |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Front McPherson strut with Coil spring | std | — |
| Rear Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type Gas | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K4
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 47 · 10 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (15), Unspecified (12), Forward Collision Avoidance (9)
Top recalls
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V548000 · 30 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 175 · 18 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (33), Structure (32), Electrical System (27)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K4LX FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21,990 (base trim) | $28,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $21,990 – $28,090 5 trims | $28,700 – $36,425 8 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | K4 | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $1,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia K4 or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The Kia K4 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.9, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia K4 scores 91.4 and the 2025 Toyota Camry 84.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Kia K4 or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The 2025 Kia K4 starts lower — $21,990 against $28,700, a gap of $6,710 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia K4 or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
2025 Kia K4: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 Kia K4 and the 2025 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2025 Kia K4 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (47 against 175 filed with NHTSA), lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 19, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 64). Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers: it costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,950) and is rated 51 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.