Head-to-head
2026 Dodge Charger vs 2026 Kia K5
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 86.2 to 77.2, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort.
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2026 Dodge Charger
The 2026 Dodge Charger is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Charger Daytona R/…
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A2026 Kia K5
The 2026 Kia K5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K5 w/Stop-Start, is EPA-rated at 30 mp…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Dodge Charger
Clear winThe Dodge Charger wins clearly, 86.2 to 77.2, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort.
Fuel & range 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 65.7
Price 2026 Kia K5 leads by 45
Performance 2026 Dodge Charger leads by 50.8
| Category · weight | 2026 Kia K5overall 77.2 | 2026 Dodge Chargeroverall 86.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 55 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.8 | 94.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 70.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 49.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 84.6 | ||||||||||||
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 | 77.2 | 86.2 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD · Dodge Charger: base trim R/T AWD. 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 2026 Dodge Charger wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 14 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 95 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,250).
Where the 2026 Kia K5 answers
- It starts $22,505 lower ($27,490 against $49,995 base MSRP).
- It lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 32.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 97.
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.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,490 | $49,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,000 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine | 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK inline-six (Standard Output) |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 468 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.195:1 | 3.45 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 59.2 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 207 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 37.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft | 22.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 121 cu-ft | 103 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 36.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.6 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,230 lbs | 4,741 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,230 lbs | 4,741 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,365 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Integral link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor | Electric power steering (EPS), constant ratio |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft | 41 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic automatic |
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/65R16 95H | 245/55R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Dodge Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 3 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 57.6 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
221 features · differences first, then sharedSafety45 differ · 59 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| ParkSense rear view camera | — | std |
| Child seat anchor system (LATCH) | — | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | std | opt |
| ParkSense front, side and rear park assist system with adaptive guidelines and vehicle path detection (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Lock Combined with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Power Child Lock | std | — |
| Active Driving Assist | — | std |
| Auto door lock AT position | std | — |
| Auto high-beam control | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Blind-spot Monitoring signals (mirrors) | — | std |
| Brake assist | — | std |
| Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers and floating rear calipers | — | opt |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | std | — |
| Electronic park brake — automatic | — | 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 pre tensioner and load limiter | std | — |
| Front seat-belt reminder | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Impact sensing door unlock | std | — |
| Intelligent Brake by Wire technology | — | std |
| Key operated warning system | std | — |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking brake warning system | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear child-safety door locks (power) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based) | std | — |
| Rear seat-belt pre tensioner | std | — |
| Seat belt alert — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Seat belt pretensioners — driver and front passenger | — | std |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Tire-fill Alert | — | std |
| Two-piston floating front and rear calipers | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Automatic emergency braking with road user detection | std | std |
| Active Lane Management | std | std |
| Advanced multistage front | std | std |
| Supplemental front-seat-mounted side | std | std |
| Supplemental side-curtain, front and rear | std | std |
| Drowsy Driver Detection | std | std |
| ParkSense rear view camera | std | std |
| Driver knee airbag | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS), all-speed traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. central display (Driver Information Display) | — | std |
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | std | — |
| Alpine nine amplified speakers with subwoofer and amplifier (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Amazon Alexa integration (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | std | — |
| Dodge Connect — connected services trials included | — | std |
| Drive Mode Pages | — | std |
| Dual-phone connectivity | — | std |
| Media hub (includes two USB-C ports) | — | std |
| Paddles on steering wheel (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Performance pages (via Uconnect 5 system, included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Personalized profiles for vehicle, Uconnect and media settings | — | std |
| Rear (2) USB-C ports | — | std |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio — includes trial subscription | — | std |
| Six speaker system | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | std | — |
| Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display — AM/FM radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Radio with trial subscription included, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, 12.3-in. touchscreen for displaying music, climate controls and vehicle information, Bluetooth, streaming audio | — | std |
| Uconnect Voice Command | — | std |
| Vehicle information pages, driving story, drive mode information | — | std |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start | — | std |
| Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open) | std | — |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Door locks — power, speed-sensitive | — | std |
| Front and rear power windows | std | — |
| Keyless manual liftgate | — | std |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | std | — |
| Power outlets — 12-volt, located in center console | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | std | — |
| Universal garage door opener (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Central door lock switch | std | — |
| Windows — power with driver and passenger one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor | — | std |
| Physical buttons with independent control for driver and front passenger (climate) | — | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Convenience Group — eight-way power driver seat | — | opt |
| High-back black leather and suede (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| High-back black leather and suede (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Performance Handling Group — heated second row | — | opt |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster | std | — |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | std | — |
| Black cloth and leatherette seats (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| Black cloth seats | — | std |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — two-way driver power lumbar | — | opt |
| High-back black leather and suede seats (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | std | — |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | std | — |
| Rear seats — fold-flat | — | std |
Interior48 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-bottom, flat-top design, paddles, heated, Drive Modes button (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview (included in Driver Convenience Group) | — | opt |
| 10.25-in. freestanding cluster | — | std |
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | std | — |
| All-black headliner and interior trim | — | std |
| Assist Grips (x4) | std | — |
| Black paint B/C Pillar trim | std | — |
| Cargo area lamps | — | std |
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Coat hook (x1) | std | — |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | std | — |
| Dodge G-meter | — | std |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Group — Heated cloth/leatherette performance seats, eight-way power driver seat, two-way driver power lumbar, four-way manual passenger seat, heated steering wheel, front/rear ParkSense with stop, side distance warning, universal garage door opener, auto-dim rearview mirror, nine-speaker audio, hatch tonneau cover, Active Noise Cancellation, cluster shift light | — | opt |
| Flat-bottom, flat-top steering wheel design with Drive Modes button | — | 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 | — |
| Front cup holders integrated into center console | — | std |
| Front overhead LED lighting | — | std |
| Gauges (Engine RPM, Temperature Meter, Speedometer, Fuel Meter, Engine Oil Sensor) | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | std | — |
| Illuminated sun visor | std | — |
| IMG skin front upper door trim | std | — |
| Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim | 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 | — |
| Performance Handling Group — Black Brembo six-piston fixed front calipers with floating rear, performance suspension, Line Lock, Launch control, Custom Drive Mode, 20-by-10-in aluminum wheels, 275/40R20 all season tires, Gloss Black spoiler, high-back leather/suede performance seats, 12-way power driver/passenger seat, four-way power lumbar, ventilated front seats, heated second row, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, Uconnect 5 with Navigation, enhanced display synchronization, cluster shift light | — | opt |
| 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 cup holder integrated into central armrest | — | std |
| Rearview mirror (standard, non-auto-dimming) | — | std |
| Shift knob — leather wrapped | — | std |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Temperature display — outside | — | std |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | std | — |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Front and rear | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets with back panel | std | — |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | std | — |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping | std | std |
| Visor vanity, illuminated, driver and passenger sides | std | std |
Exterior37 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-by-8.5-in. Tech Silver aluminum wheels | — | std |
| 20-by-10-in. Diamond Cut with Luster aluminum wheels (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| 245/55R18 Nexen All-Season tires | — | std |
| 255/45R20XLA Nexen All-Season Package tires | — | opt |
| 275/40ZR20 Goodyear All-Season tires (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Acoustic windshield and front windows | — | std |
| Antenna — flat satellite design | — | std |
| Black exhaust tips (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| Black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover | std | — |
| Blacktop Package — includes 20-by-9-in. or 20-by-10-in. aluminum Blacknoise wheels, Dark Finish badging | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Bright exhaust tips | — | std |
| Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter 'n Go | — | std |
| Fuel filler door — push-push | — | std |
| Gloss black rear bumper | std | — |
| Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille | std | — |
| LED headlamps | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Lit front Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Lit rear Fratzog badge | — | std |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | std | — |
| R/T Dark Finish fender badge (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| R/T fender badge | — | std |
| Sculpted, Gloss Black-painted steel roof | — | std |
| Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler | std | — |
| SIXPACK bezel (hood) | — | std |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite) | std | — |
| Spoiler — Gloss Black (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Privacy rear windows | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield and front windows | std | std |
| Gloss Black, heated, power mirrors | std | std |
| LED-illuminated daytime running lamps with park and turn indicators | std | std |
| Variable/intermittent windshield wipers | std | std |
| Automatic ON/OFF | std | std |
| Defroster — rear window | std | std |
Powertrain11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | std | — |
| 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK (Standard Output) with eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | std | — |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Custom Drive Mode (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Launch Control (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Line Lock (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Rear-wheel-drive mode | — | std |
| Auto/Eco/Sport/Wet-Snow/Valet | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power steering (EPS) | — | std |
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | std | — |
| Performance suspension (included in Performance Handling Group) | — | opt |
| Sport suspension (included in Blacktop Package) | — | opt |
| Touring suspension | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K5
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 14 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (5), Engine (5), Electrical System (3)
Top recalls
- minor Electrical System 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Dodge Charger
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Engine (2), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K5LXS FWD | Dodge ChargerR/T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,490 (base trim) | $49,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,490 – $34,990 5 trims | $49,995 – $54,995 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | K5 w/Stop-Start | Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 95 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 295 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Kia K5 or the 2026 Dodge Charger?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 86.2 to 77.2, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Dodge Charger scores 86.2 and the 2026 Kia K5 77.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Kia K5 or the 2026 Dodge Charger?
The 2026 Kia K5 starts lower — $27,490 against $49,995, a gap of $22,505 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Kia K5 or the 2026 Dodge Charger?
2026 Kia K5: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Dodge Charger: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Kia K5 and the 2026 Dodge Charger?
Where the 2026 Dodge Charger wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 14 filed with NHTSA), is rated 95 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,250). Where the 2026 Kia K5 answers: it starts $22,505 lower ($27,490 against $49,995 base MSRP) and lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 32. What they share: a Safety Signal of 97.