Head-to-head
2026 Kia K5 vs 2026 Lucid Air
Too close to call: Kia K5 73.7 vs Lucid Air 73.5 with these weights. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
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2026 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…
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C2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Kia K5
Toss-upToo close to call: Kia K5 73.7 vs Lucid Air 73.5 with these weights. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
Price 2026 Kia K5 leads by 61.2
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 78.4
Safety 2026 Kia K5 leads by 34.6
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 73.5 | 2026 Kia K5overall 73.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 38.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 21.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 57.1 | 91.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 47.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 50.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 79.8 | 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 | 73.5 | 73.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range 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 2026 Kia K5 wins
- It starts $43,410 lower ($27,490 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 17.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 71).
Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers
- It is rated 146 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $2,250).
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $27,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | — | 182 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.195:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 64.8 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 121 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 46.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,365 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 36 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 284 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P205/65R16 95H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in | 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
236 features · differences first, then sharedSafety46 differ · 51 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | 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 |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Lock Combined with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Power Child Lock | — | std |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Auto door lock AT position | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA) | — | std |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold | — | std |
| Emergency internal trunk release | — | std |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | 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 |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | — | std |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open) | — | std |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| BODY AND PAINT: 4 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
| CORROSION PERFORATION: 10 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| Cruise control | — | std |
| Front and rear power windows | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | — | std |
| Central door lock switch | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | opt | — |
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Ventilated front seats | opt | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster | — | std |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | — | std |
| Cloth seat trim | — | std |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | — | std |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
| SEATING: 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | — |
Interior47 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | — | std |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| 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 |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | — | std |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | — | 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 |
| Gauges (Engine RPM, Temperature Meter, Speedometer, Fuel Meter, Engine Oil Sensor) | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | — | std |
| Illuminated sun visor | — | std |
| IMG skin front upper door trim | — | std |
| Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | 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 |
| Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | — | std |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Sun visor with vanity mirror with LED lights, ticket holder and extension | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets with back panel | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
Exterior52 differ · 52 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 16-inch alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| 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 |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding | — | std |
| COLOR: Cosmos Silver Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Fathom Blue Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Zenith Red Metallic | opt | — |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | opt | — |
| Gloss black rear bumper | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | — | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler | — | std |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite) | — | std |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Rear-window defroster | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | — | std |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — | std |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Drive Type: RWD | std | — |
| Estimated Range | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Kia 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
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | $27,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims | $27,490 – $34,990 5 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | K5 w/Stop-Start |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $2,250 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Kia K5?
Too close to call: Kia K5 73.7 vs Lucid Air 73.5 with these weights. The Lucid Air is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia K5 scores 73.7 and the 2026 Lucid Air 73.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Kia K5 starts lower — $27,490 against $70,900, a gap of $43,410 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Kia K5?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2026 Kia K5: 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 Lucid Air and the 2026 Kia K5?
Where the 2026 Kia K5 wins: it starts $43,410 lower ($27,490 against $70,900 base MSRP), lists 39 standard driver-assist features against 17, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 71). Where the 2026 Lucid Air answers: it is rated 146 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $2,250). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.