Kia K5 vs Kia Optima

2021 Kia K5 2020 Kia Optima   Specs* Base Engine 180-HP 1.6L four-cylinder 185-HP 2.4L four-cylinder Torque 195 lb-ft 178 lb-ft MPG (Comb/City/Hwy) 32/29/38 27/24/32 Transmission 8-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic Upgraded Engine 290-HP 2.5L Turbo 245-HP 2.0L Turbo Torque 311 lb-ft 260 lb-ft MPG (Comb/City/Hwy) 27/24/32 24/21/30 Transmission 8-Speed dual-clutch automated manual 7-Speed dual-clutch automated manual Available AWD Yes No   Starting Price $23,490 $23,390

View InventoryView SpecialsContact Us   For Houston, Texas, drivers looking for a 2021 Kia Optima here at Archer Kia, don’t be disappointed when you can’t find one in our new vehicle inventory. Kia has retired this midsize sedan and replaced it with the all-new K5, which comes with plenty of attractive upgrades in performance, style, and technology features.   While the most-recent Kia Optima’s base engine compares favorably to that of the K5, drivers will notice the undeniable advantages with the upgraded engine option in the newer model. The Kia K5 GT is equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that generates 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, compared to the 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque that the Kia Optima could make with its upgraded engine. In practical terms, the 2021 Kia K5 GT can go from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.8 seconds, while the 2020 Kia Optima would take a full second longer. Despite its superior performance, the Kia K5 is even more fuel-efficient than the Kia Optima - with a combined rating of 32 MPG vs. 27 MPG in the base models, and 27 MPG vs 24 MPG in the upgraded turbocharged engines. And unlike the Kia Optima, the Kia K5 can be paired with all-wheel drive. Experience the difference between the Kia Optima vs Kia K5 today at Archer Kia in Houston, TX. Aesthetically speaking, the Kia K5 has more in common with a sports car than the family-oriented Kia Optima. Its longer body, lower profile, and more aggressive styling give the Kia K5 a bolder appearance than the Optima. That attitude continues inside with attractive materials, upscale features, and a sophisticated-yet-straightforward layout. But you don’t have to take our word for it; contact the dealership team at Archer Kia to schedule your exclusive test drive of the Kia K5 in Houston, TX!

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