2026 Kia K5 vs 2026 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 61.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K5 is ahead on safety.
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…
2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as a electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inc…
2026 Lucid Air
Clear winThe Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 61.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K5 is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 78.5 | 2026 Kia K5overall 61.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 22.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 62.3 | 90.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 78.5 | 61.3 |
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: model-level data · Kia K5: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Kia K5
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid Air | Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across 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 | $2,100 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Kia K5?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 61.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K5 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air scores 78.5 and the 2026 Kia K5 61.3. 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 Lucid Air or the 2026 Kia K5?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 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.