2027 Audi A8 vs 2027 Kia K5
The Kia K5 wins clearly, 100 to 84.7, on fuel & range.
2027 Audi A8
The 2027 Audi A8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large sedan. The most efficient version, the A8 quattro, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall…
2027 Kia K5
The 2027 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…
2027 Kia K5
Clear winThe Kia K5 wins clearly, 100 to 84.7, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia K5overall 100 | 2027 Audi A8overall 84.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 64.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| 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 | 100 | 84.7 |
Kia K5: model-level data · Audi A8: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K5
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi A8
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K5 | Audi A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | K5 w/Stop-Start | A8 quattro |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $3,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia K5 or the 2027 Audi A8?
The Kia K5 wins clearly, 100 to 84.7, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia K5 scores 100 and the 2027 Audi A8 84.7. 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 2027 Kia K5 or the 2027 Audi A8?
2027 Kia K5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi A8: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.