Head-to-head
2027 Kia K4 vs 2027 Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 100 to 92.2, on fuel & range.
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2027 Kia K4
The 2027 Kia K4 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K4 4DR with DMS, is EPA-rated at 33 …
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A2027 Toyota Crown
The 2027 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown AWD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Crown
Clear winThe Toyota Crown wins clearly, 100 to 92.2, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Crown leads by 18.1
| Category · weight | 2027 Toyota Crownoverall 100 | 2027 Kia K4overall 92.2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 81.9 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | 92.2 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia K4
Toyota Crown: base trim XLE AWD · Kia K4: 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 Toyota Crown wins
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $1,900).
- It is rated 40 combined against 33 (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
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | — |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 184 hp | — |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 42 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 40 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | — |
| Overall length | 196 in | — |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,980 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,980 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,020 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack parallel-type | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 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
73 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Lane Tracing Assist | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Proactive Drive Assist | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | std | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | — |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | std | — |
| Heated, leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless charging with full-charge indicator light | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports | std | — |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on all doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet [12v] in front console | std | — |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated rear seats | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated, leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | std | — |
| Front and rear seat reading lights and cargo area light | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows | std | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Rear window defogger | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel | std | — |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia K4
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown AWD | K4 4DR with DMS |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 40 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 1 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Toyota Crown or the 2027 Kia K4?
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 100 to 92.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Crown scores 100 and the 2027 Kia K4 92.2. 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 2027 Toyota Crown or the 2027 Kia K4?
2027 Toyota Crown: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia K4: 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 Toyota Crown and the 2027 Kia K4?
Where the 2027 Toyota Crown wins: it costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $1,900) and is rated 40 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.