Head-to-head
2027 Honda Civic vs 2027 Kia K5
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 82.9, on fuel & range.
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2027 Honda Civic
The 2027 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rate…
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A*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…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 82.9, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Honda Civic leads by 39.9
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia K5overall 82.9 | 2027 Honda Civicoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.1 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 82.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Honda Civic
Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD · Honda Civic: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 2027 Honda Civic wins
- It costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,250 against $2,100).
- It is rated 49 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,690 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-Litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engine with 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Roller Swing Arm | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 186 hp | — |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.195 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | — |
| Overall length | 193 in | — |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 121 cu-ft | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,230 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,230 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,365 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric brake operating on rear wheels | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 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 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
118 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA | 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 | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | 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 | — |
| Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto door lock AT position | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA) | std | — |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open) | std | — |
| Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-C (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port) | std | — |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | std | — |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | std | — |
| Central door lock switch | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Manual Driver and Front Passenger Seat with Double Recline, Sliding Adjustment, and Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | std | — |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | std | — |
Interior31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | std | — |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | 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 | — |
| 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 room lamp | std | — |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | std | — |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Front console with armrest, storage and cup holders | 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 | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | 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 | — |
| Gloss black rear bumper | 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 | — |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | std | — |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | 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 | — |
| Rear-window defroster | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 2.5-Litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engine with 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | std | — |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K5
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda Civic
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K5LXS FWD | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,690 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $27,690 – $33,790 4 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | K5 w/Stop-Start | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $1,250 |
| 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 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 100 to 82.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda Civic scores 100 and the 2027 Kia K5 82.9. 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 Honda Civic?
2027 Kia K5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda Civic: 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia K5 and the 2027 Honda Civic?
Where the 2027 Honda Civic wins: it costs $850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,250 against $2,100) and is rated 49 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.