Head-to-head
2026 Genesis G80 vs 2026 Kia K5
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.3 to 76.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia K5 is ahead on space & cargo.
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2026 Genesis G80
The 2026 Genesis G80 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Electrified G80, is …
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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 Genesis G80
Clear winThe Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.3 to 76.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia K5 is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 65.8
Performance 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 32.8
Tech & comfort 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 16.1
| Category · weight | 2026 Kia K5overall 76.2 | 2026 Genesis G80overall 96.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 94.4 | 94.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 84 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 67.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 83.9 | 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 | 76.2 | 96.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD · Genesis G80: base trim 2.5T 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 Genesis G80 wins
- It is rated 96 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).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 14 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2026 Kia K5 answers
- It lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 30.
- It holds 15.6 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1.
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 K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,490 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.195:1 | 3.909 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 75.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 119 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 121 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,230 lbs | 4,431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,230 lbs | 4,211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,365 lbs | 5,346 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/65R16 95H | 245/50R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Genesis Connected Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 57.1 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
223 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 55 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | opt |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | — | opt |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) – Forward/Side/Reverse | — | opt |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Side/Reverse (2 Sensors in front, 2 in rear, 1 in each corner) | — | opt |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Lock Combined with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Power Child Lock | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | — | std |
| Auto door lock AT position | std | — |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Emergency internal trunk release | std | — |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | — | std |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pre tensioner and load limiter | std | — |
| Front seat-belt reminder | std | — |
| Haptic | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing door unlock | std | — |
| Key operated warning system | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking brake warning system | std | — |
| Rear child-safety door locks (power) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based) | std | — |
| Rear seat-belt pre tensioner | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) | — | opt |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 9 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | — | std |
| Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system with Hi-Resolution audio, 18 speakers and 14-channel digital external amplifier: 100W x 14 channel (1400W, Max. Equivalent output) | — | opt |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | std | — |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls – Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | std | — |
| USB Ports – 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only (27W); 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only (27W)) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Device Charger - Front | — | opt |
Convenience12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt Outlet – 1 Front Console-mounted | — | std |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | — | std |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs | — | std |
| Power Door Locks Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | std | — |
| Remote Releases – Hood | — | std |
| Remote Releases – Trunk | — | std |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | std | — |
| Central door lock switch | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Touch-type 3-Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | — | std |
| 3-Zone+ Climate Control (with rear controls) | — | opt |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | std | — |
Seating19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | opt |
| Heated Rear Seats | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | std |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 12-way Power Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 16-way Power Driver Seat including Power Side Bolster & Cushion Extension | — | opt |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders | — | std |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Ergo-Motion Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | — | opt |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations | — | std |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | std | — |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | std | — |
Interior63 differ · 64 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | — | std |
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System) | — | std |
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | std | — |
| Aluminum Trim | — | opt |
| Assist Grips (3) | — | std |
| Assist Grips (x4) | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| Black paint B/C Pillar trim | std | — |
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Coat hook (x1) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual Front Center Console-mounted | — | std |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | — | std |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors Sliding | — | std |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | — | 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 Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Gauges (Engine RPM, Temperature Meter, Speedometer, Fuel Meter, Engine Oil Sensor) | std | — |
| Glossy Black Trim | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | std | — |
| Illuminated sun visor | std | — |
| IMG skin front upper door trim | std | — |
| Integrated OLED Cluster Display | — | std |
| Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette-wrapped Dashboard | — | std |
| Locking Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner | std | — |
| Metallic paint center fascia panel | std | — |
| Metallic paint dash pad and door trim accents | std | — |
| Outside Temperature Display | — | 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 | — |
| Real Wood Trim | — | opt |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Roof Trim – Cloth | — | std |
| Shift Lever Rotary Dial-type | — | std |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Trunk Space LED Light | — | std |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | std | — |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets with back panel | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Floor Covering Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | std | — |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | std | — |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirrors | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| Power-Folding | — | std |
| 16-inch alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Automatic 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 | — |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | std |
| Dark Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | opt |
| Exhaust Dual | — | std |
| Gloss black rear bumper | std | — |
| Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille | std | — |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| Micro Lens Array (MLA) Full LED Headlights | — | std |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | std | — |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | std |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | std |
| Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler | std | — |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite) | std | — |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Auto light control | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | std | std |
| Heated with Timer | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| LED Taillights | std | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | std |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | std |
| Spare Tire Compact / Location: Inside Under Trunk Floor | std | std |
Powertrain12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — | std |
| 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | std | — |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Horsepower (Automatic Transmission) – 300 @ 5,800 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) 311 @ 1,650-4,000 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco, Comfort, Sport, My | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview | — | opt |
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | std | — |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Variable Gear Ratio | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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
Genesis G80
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 9 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K5LXS FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,490 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,490 – $34,990 5 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | K5 w/Stop-Start | Electrified G80 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 96 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 300 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 Genesis G80?
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.3 to 76.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia K5 is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Genesis G80 scores 96.3 and the 2026 Kia K5 76.2. 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 2026 Kia K5 or the 2026 Genesis G80?
2026 Kia K5: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, 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 Genesis G80?
Where the 2026 Genesis G80 wins: it is rated 96 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,250), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 14 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2026 Kia K5 answers: it lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 30 and holds 15.6 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.