Honda Accord Sport vs. Kia K5 GT Comparison Test | Which Sport Sedan Is Best? | Price, Specs & More
It's Honda versus Kia in this sport sedan comparison test! The Honda Accord has been at the top of our best sedan list for years now. At Edmunds, we named it our Top Rated Sedan for 2020. But 2021 is a new year, and with it brings a new competitor: the 2021 Kia K5. As the replacement for the long-running Optima, the K5 burst on to the scene and topped the Accord as the Edmunds Top Rated Sedan for 2021.
In this video, Mark Takahashi takes these two popular midsize family sedans to our test track. But we didn't take just any old Accord or K5. Since this is a "sport" sedan comparison test, we have the sporty versions of the two top midsize sedans: the Kia K5 GT and the Honda Accord Sport. These sport versions have more performance, power and speed. Can the Kia K5 GT out-sport the Honda Accord Sport? We answer this and a whole lot more in our sport sedan comparison test. It's the Honda Accord Sport vs. the Kia K5 GT!
2021 Kia K5 GT full review: edmu.in/3pweR63
2021 Honda Accord: edmu.in/2YFmnQh
Edmunds Top Rated Sedan 2021: edmu.in/3iYj6oc
Edmunds Top Rated Sedan 2020: edmu.in/3cneOpf
Intro 00:00
Specs and Pricing 1:24
Accord Track Laps 3:06
K5 Track Laps 5:48
Conclusion 8:39
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What do you want from your family sport sedan?
@4our_
3 жыл бұрын
AWD lol
@MikeJones-on9vm
3 жыл бұрын
An Accord 👑💪
@nheinsius
3 жыл бұрын
A Kia Stinger GT
@queenpro489
3 жыл бұрын
k5 gt
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeJones-on9vm dude really. The k5 looks better, handles better, stops shorter, and it’s faster.
I don't know if I'd be able to buy a K5 without wishing I'd just bought a used Stinger GT instead.
@XWXW-lk4jf
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% and that is exactly what I am grappling with right now. I am wondering what the difference in insurance costs are. I am gonna assume the 3.3 Stinger is gonna cost a fortune per month.
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
How’s that possible
@bruh1077
3 жыл бұрын
I bought my k5 Gtline for base price of 24 end 27.... A used stinger runs in the low 30s. Base. Unless you’re looking for 40-50k+ miles
@kyleroley4114
3 жыл бұрын
13m a gallon for the stinger...not with Biden in office.
@gregkramer5588
3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleroley4114 13, hmm, that is as bad as my 93 RX7. I call BS on you.
the k5 is beautiful 😍
@matthewgreen4564
2 жыл бұрын
There kind of stubby looking in person. I was disappointed
I race my 2020 sport 2.0T and it catches people by surprise. It's quick!
@smiththers2
3 жыл бұрын
Everytime I get on the highway with my older v6 model I surprise myself
@MikeJones-on9vm
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos SSDracer, the Accord is the king of sedans.
@aymanal_jahwari9148
3 жыл бұрын
That accord is a great car 🔥
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeJones-on9vm it’s not the king, the sonata n line is. It got as low as 5.0 secs 0-60.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@aymanal_jahwari9148 the k5 GT and the sonata n line is even better!
I just bought a K5 and I love it 😎
@ontheaction1
3 жыл бұрын
I saw one at the parking lot and thought it was gorgeous!
@JuniorNel21
3 жыл бұрын
What was your negotiation tactic because I'm going to get one but I'm gonna need to talk them down some. Haha.
@sixfootfourmike
3 жыл бұрын
Kia is killing it lately
@johnelli2259
3 жыл бұрын
@@JuniorNel21 hey buddy. Don't answer ANY QUESTIONS. NONE... I can't stress enough. Just tell them to give you an out the door price then you'll decide how you're gonna pay for it 👍 Good luck.
@JuniorNel21
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnelli2259 thanks dude. So in other words, I just shouldn't tell them how I'm paying for the car nor how much I have. But how should I play this out? Go to dealership and walk the lot until they come to me? Or do I seek one of them out? Hey dude, thanks for replying to me. Appreciate it
I'd like to see a review where you drive both cars in normal driving conditions, surface streets and freeway. The way you've done it here is from the perspective of almost a race car driver. Most people don't drive like that or push the car nearly that hard.
@maanman3573
2 жыл бұрын
Well, the video is meant to be focused more on the performance aspects of both cars, as he says at the beginning of the video
@onsenguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@maanman3573 correct but it seems kind of like a useless video considering that 99% of drivers go easy on the car and drive it under normal conditions.
@4nciite
2 жыл бұрын
The majority of people drive cars on the highway and on winding roads, where a performance advantage is huge especially for safety.
@onsenguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@4nciite true, that's why they should drive in those conditions. driving it like a race car is pointless, since no one pushes a car that hard.
@josephsmith594
Жыл бұрын
@@onsenguy People push their cars but not that way. We ramp up to speed on a freeway on ramp, or pass someone on a 2 lane highway. Drag racing from zero only shows you pickup from zero.
ill keep this in mind just in case i take a family sedan to a track.
@rkgsd
3 жыл бұрын
Or if you're one of those idiots who drive on the roads like you're at the track.
@curiosityredpill7030
3 жыл бұрын
@@rkgsd lol 😂
@rbellamy804
Жыл бұрын
😆
If you haven’t driven the accord you wouldn’t understand. It will amaze you .
The K5 is beautiful but I prefer the accord
Gonna get my k5 from Korea so I can have a full gauge screen :)
@greg.anywhere
3 жыл бұрын
You'll miss out on the GT model :/
@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall
3 жыл бұрын
You cannot do that😂 they have a US version for a reason 😂
@greg.anywhere
3 жыл бұрын
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall You can get it ✨imported✨
@jmyers1573
3 жыл бұрын
Can't you just swap the gauge cluster? It should be compatible right?
@heliumhunterr
3 жыл бұрын
@@jmyers1573 i’m also wondering. i’d definitely do that if i could
The sonata N line offer the summer tires as an option, and I wish the k5 did too. Also the N differential would have been killer in the N line and k5 GT.
Still wish they offered the K5 EX with AWD.
@NileshR12
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel the same way!
@TheGamingAudiophile
3 жыл бұрын
@B Smith It does come with AWD tho.
@Summit900
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGamingAudiophile The KIA K5 GT 2.5L does NOT come with AWD and you cannot order it, in the US at least. You are only able to get AWD in the K5 with the smaller motor.
@frankdon581
2 жыл бұрын
@@Summit900 he’s talking about the ex which comes with the 1.6l smartacus , which comes in awd 🤦🏻♂️
So these FWD 4door sedans aren’t great on the track. Thanks Edmunds.
@nostalgiadad7137
2 жыл бұрын
This. This right here. Put 2 kids in it, all their crap, and drive around for a day. Then let me know how it is
@smokesgtp
2 жыл бұрын
They are pretty damn competent though compared to years ago.
Consider that Kia dealers are likely to go much deeper on discounts than Honda, but there’s a reason the Accord has been a 10 Best Car 35 times.
@hlbztransparency8722
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you are not Shopping nowadays
@4nciite
2 жыл бұрын
KIA has the second highest average transaction price next to Volkswagen, Honda and Toyota have much deeper discounts on average.
@ebkjuju4354
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with either both fantastic fast cars ( especially the k5 ) and both have low yearly maintenance fees
@felixs1340
2 жыл бұрын
Have you shoppped for a car recently? Kia can't keep inventory the demand has been very high for all their models!
@Snookynibbles
2 жыл бұрын
Visit Scotty Kilmer’s YT channel for an expert mechanic with a PhD’s expertise about Kia (Korean) vehicles engineering & reliability issues.
Accord 2.0 ✔️
the Kia catches up to the Honda so fast down the 1/4 mile that it's amazing and that Honda's no slouch; I hear that Honda underrates the Accord's power output.
@Spiritcr1jsher
3 жыл бұрын
No it just has 10speeds in the transmission
@treygriffin6318
3 жыл бұрын
Yah the accord fast as hell its highly underrated
@smack9x
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the hp is underrated
@Spiritcr1jsher
3 жыл бұрын
@@smack9x it's not . It has 10 gears.....
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
I beat accords all day with my 228 HP GLi
K5 all day
Love my 20 Accord Sport 2.0 It’s a really fun car for what it is.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
K5 GT is better!
@Bimbo-Balls
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews Your own opinion.
@ramennoodlz
3 жыл бұрын
@@Bimbo-Balls He’s biased with everything relating to Hyundai bro I’ve seen him in every comments section bragging about Genesis and Hyundai with a video that has nothing to do with them 😂
@normt430
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews so much faster too! Have you see. Throttle House 3-way between TLX and Accord 2.0T and K5 GT?
@FlexSZN23
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews at losing it’s residual value, yes.
Kia vs Charger: YES Please!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@DeeeBeee123
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 right & dodge gives better and bigger discounts than honda.
@DeeeBeee123
3 жыл бұрын
Best comment ever. R/T vs gt line
@hercwilliams7137
3 жыл бұрын
Stinger vs Charger please
@chuckd7423
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeeeBeee123 Kia K5 GT line is the weaker cousin. The K5 GT is the performance version.and that's the one in the video above.
Is the resale value the same? I think the Honda will be a better value in 5 to 10 years, to sale.
@JohnLee-db9zt
3 жыл бұрын
In 10 years, neither car is gonna be worth that much. I’ve owned two Honda accords.
@stories1984
3 жыл бұрын
K5 sale price will probably be $5k less than the similar Accord simply because Kia discounts more aggressively. So that may not matter as much.
@jacobrael9872
3 жыл бұрын
Idk I'm not buying something just to sell it, I would keep the car as long as it runs
@JohnLee-db9zt
3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobrael9872 ikr, some people think buying a car is an investment. Lol
@jacobrael9872
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnLee-db9zt for real lol, if a car cost 30 grand I'm expecting to lose 30k paying for it, like it it's not gonna make you money haha
You didn’t mention in what mode you tested the Accord. In Sport mode, the transmission is more responsive when downshifting. Maybe that’s why you couldn’t downshift to 2nd when entering corners?
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 The paddle shifters are really good for that when a downshift is needed as well.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 Agreed, made driving an automatic almost the best of both worlds. A manual is still more engaging though. #savethemanual
@b1bo840
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 but the paddles are also why you got a 5.9 0-60. there are videos of stock accords getting 5.0, 5.1 and 5.4, i managed 5.3 so far.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@b1bo840 no accord has got 5.0-5.1 unless they were tuned. Stop with the bullshit. Those are what the sonata n line got.
Yes, pls include the Toyota TRD & Mazda with the comparison test.
Just about yesterday, I was driving K5 and got smoked by 2018 accord sport on every signal. 😓😓
Did I miss it? Did you put the Accord in "Sport" mode? For me I've seen a significant change in throttle, suspension and transmission.
@verothacamaro
3 жыл бұрын
It shouldn’t change the suspension at all since there’s no adaptive dampers
@diamondrmp
3 жыл бұрын
@@verothacamaro My bad I have the 2.0t Touring. It does have adaptive dampers. Maybe they should compare the Touring to the Kia.
@verothacamaro
3 жыл бұрын
@@diamondrmp yeah the touring has adaptive dampers which is cool.
Yes, kia stinger and dodge charger comparison!
@smithjones1906
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in too! The question is, do they get an AWD Stinger for the comparison, or not.. Might be fun to throw in a little chaos!
@DeeeBeee123
3 жыл бұрын
@@layne4376 soft touch plastics i may add. And a very good Mercedes benz platform. And very good and powerful car. This is about performance cars. If you want a pretty one get a Mercedes.
love the Chiseled look of the K5, an LSD would be a welcomed option. 134 feet stopping distance on 245 width tires from 60..interesting.. probably have to re-do that test on some newer brake pads or a different test car others are claiming 118 to 120 feet
Nice! I would love to see a race against the K5 GT, Accord 2.0t Sport, Toyota Camry TRD, and Nissan Altima SR VC Turbo
@tonemack2981
3 жыл бұрын
Accord will win from a stand still. K5 GT wins from a roll.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
Sonata N-Line also.
@MikeJones-on9vm
3 жыл бұрын
The Accord will smoke them all.
@doubled8247
3 жыл бұрын
@@tonemack2981 I wish the k5 would get the summer tires like the sonata-N line. Motortrend and car and driver had the sonata down to 5.0-5.2 0-60 and a 13.6 1/4 mile. The k5 GT is a set of summer tires away from greatness.
@tonemack2981
3 жыл бұрын
@@doubled8247 yeah Hyundai decided to go with the summer tires, definitely more grip there but they wear faster than the all seasons that's on the K5 GT. And even with the summer tires on the K5 GT it still would lose to the accord from a dig at least in a 1/4mile. When you have front wheel drive with no LSD you have to have balanced the K5 GT and Sonata N has far too much power to the front wheels especially since it's boosted power. Again from a roll the K5 GT will win. With all that being said I still take the K5 GT love the accord but I guess seeing so many of them (and there is a good reason why) just kills it for me.
I wonder what the difference would be with the Accord Touring with the adaptive suspension.
@drewbenefield2001
3 жыл бұрын
A huge difference!! I have a 19 Accord Touring 2.0t.
The comparison review I wanted to see. If you need the Accord's 10spd to downshift to 2nd, why not just use the paddles? Oh yeah, did you even pick a winner? It kind of sounded like the Accord Sport, but wasn't very clear. I also thought the Accord Sport had a sport tuned suspension, compared to the non sport and Touring models anyway. The Accord Sport 2.0T is equipped with alot more than that base K5 GT. Probably why it is cheaper. To get a more equivalent equipped car, you have to purchase the K5 GT GT2 pkg. That makes the Accord Sport the cheaper car.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 I would love to see an LSD in both of them too, and at least an awd option with the 2.5T.
The real test is not the gadgets but the heart of the car which is the engine. The kia will be lucky to last 200,000 miles while the honda is easily over 500,000 miles.
@1quickster
3 жыл бұрын
You got it right. I own Accord 1987 and I put 250,000 miles on that one.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao, with that turbo, I’m not sure about that. The Kia is dual injection also so it will last just as long
@myopinion4724
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews lmao, buying a kia is like buying a dollar store product in car category. Why don't you google "what is the best engine in the world". You will quickly realise that kia doesn't even make the list.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@myopinion4724 oh please
@patrickcooper4571
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews He is right Kias are junk. The best cars are Honda, Toyota and Subaru. The worst cars are Chrysler, Ford, and Kia.
The Accord 2.0T is the perennial (apex) family car with a lively powertrain, and with a modicum of sporty flair. The Accord excels against the Kia in most every significant category, especially in design engineering, quality control, reliability, overall handling, and resale value.
@maga6319
Жыл бұрын
Get lost honda fanboy
@fireemblemaddict128
Жыл бұрын
@@maga6319 He's right though. The K5 GT is a little quicker and sportier, the Accord is more comfortable and luxurious feeling. You just pick what you want
@maga6319
Жыл бұрын
@@fireemblemaddict128 that's last year kid
@Inobscurity-n7j
Жыл бұрын
The k5 as with anything made by kia/Hyundai will loose close to 50% of it value after 5 years. The Accord will loose less than 20%. But your can't tell those guys they will learn the hard way
@maga6319
Жыл бұрын
@@Inobscurity-n7j proof or gtfo
Coming from being a 3 time Toyota Camry owner (currently a 2019 XSE model) I would definitely own a Kia K5 GT Line or K5 GT any day of the week! Mark in Iowa.
Definitely want to see Stinger vs Charger!
@Antenox
3 жыл бұрын
Stinger. Don’t even need to see the comparison.
@animaljoe1
3 жыл бұрын
The stinger already destroyed a scat pack
@pedot4life
3 жыл бұрын
Love my micro blue stinger!!
@Spiritcr1jsher
3 жыл бұрын
@@animaljoe1 on what planet did a scatpack lose to a kia stinger ? Scat pack is doing 12.4 and the kia is doing 12.9-13.1 . Unless they did an manual scat pack and couldn't drive.
@Griffith861
3 жыл бұрын
Scatpack will dust if it is a 8 speed
Just got the GT-Line with premium package installed. So is somewhere around 35k. So definitely price competitive especially considering it's AWD which you don't see that often in this class of sedan. Car is absolute knockout gorgeous in passion red. It handles surprisingly well & is a lot more comfortable than the Honda I used to have. If you go for the EX that is nicer than some BMW's I've been in. If they have given that Trim in the GT-Line They would have sold like hotcakes. But then it would have cut into the Stinger sales so I guess I understand that. Personally they should have just had three trim levels. But still is a much better car than I was expecting. :b
Resale resale resale .. honda has a grip on it.. I finally sold my 90 accord with 425k miles and still got 4k for it.. not bad for 15plus k I paid new.. do the math.. even my brother could get 1k for his Benz after he paid over 50 k new..
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, this newer Honda’s have dropped severely in resale values. You can’t tell me that with a brand new accord. The Koreans have risen. Stop spreading hate and lies
@wjm3018
3 жыл бұрын
Honda fan boys vs Kia fans boys..you drive whatever makes you happy...its your money
@captainjack6890
3 жыл бұрын
@@wjm3018 Well said.
@smokesgtp
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews no, they haven't lol. Still world's higher than Korean resale.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@smokesgtp nope. Check CarGurus! The palisades and tellurides are holding their value like crazy. Better than the highlander holding its value.
I just clicked to see the state of Takahashi’s hair. 😅
@smithjones1906
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 Personally, I thought it helped convey the g-force on certain turns to the audience lol. You need to start billing Edmunds for your hair, it's business related....
@TML34
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@starkparker16
3 жыл бұрын
I saw Mark drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's.
@vnitto
3 жыл бұрын
Looking more like Han from Tokyo drift
@jameswillard1
3 жыл бұрын
@@vnitto i expected him to be popping potato chips (or whatever he’s always eating in F&F?) in his mouth
Great review! I was expecting better performance from the Honda Accord 2.0T. It seems that needs better brakes cooling, better handling and less hesitation on its acceleration.
@jamessephar9458
2 жыл бұрын
There is no hesitation on acceleration. I own one. It's flawless.
@Rip84LW
Жыл бұрын
@@jamessephar9458 Yes sir Indeed. Me too
Petition for a Honda Accord Type R!
@vishnuvenugopal1835
3 жыл бұрын
With 3 pedals
@brenttitus2134
3 жыл бұрын
The Accord Type R is rumored to be in the making. I bet they save it for the all new gen and drop the hammer down.
@brow06
3 жыл бұрын
@@vishnuvenugopal1835 You can get a manual on the sport trim of the accord.
@vishnuvenugopal1835
3 жыл бұрын
@@brow06 it's not available anymore. 2021 models don't have that option in Canada.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@brow06 2020 was the last year it was offered. You could always look for a low mile preowned one though.
the new k5 at first was a lot to take in, but is it ever growing on me
My Honda Accord Hybrid touring 2020 is excellent car, I love every time I driving it. High quality leathers seat, excellent MPG and so much fun to drive.
Of course k5 gt all day 😍 I do not trust your test numbers.
@caribougoo349
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's 5.7/5.8 0-60 anywhere else. Low 5s with summer tires Nothing wrong with a 30k car being a one trick straight line machine so it doesn't interfere with the stinger. Plenty of people who'd appreciate the passing power but aren't gonna throw it around back roads
@YAsM-bk5kz
3 жыл бұрын
@@caribougoo349 This car has been designed to special people who appreciate the power and engoy it .. Yes i agree with you its low acceleration 0-60 but this is not the scale .. The scale when you travle thru long roads.
Comparison review are the best. I hope you do many more. The K5 GT definitely needs awd. It seems like the GT Line awd is the best trim.
The accord really punches above its weight. A tune and some better tires could lead to some surprising results.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Well so does the k5. Lol, they got as low as 5.3 secs for the k5 GT. They are using the factory number. Plus the sonata n line got 5.0 secs 0-60 for the sonata n line.
@jjax3661
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews Accord > K5, Honda > Korean piles of junk known as Kia/Hyundai
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
So does the 228HP GLI. Did you guys see the new race between the accord vs gli vs Kia. The GLI with 228 HP was second place
Savage Geese (Mark) likes the regular K5 with AWD better as well. He said the same thing - more power doesn't necessarily make it better. The grip of the AWD does.
I'm the kind of person who will not buy a new car until the one I have is broke. It took 11 years and 120,000 miles until my Honda fit finally started running into mechanical issues. I don't see the lifetime of any kia sedans lasting anywhere near a Honda.
Kia K5 looks gorgeous
Interesting this has the k5 listed at 6.2 seconds 0 to 60 when everywhere else has it at least a full second quicker at around 5.3 seconds
@sabbathoneseveneight8643
2 жыл бұрын
This guy's a tool. My wife has the 2022 Kia K5 Gt, and it does exactly what you stated from 0-60. BONE STOCK!
Recently bought a Kia k5 EX version. This car looks way way better in person.
I have the exact K5 GT, it’s a great car on the highway and surface rds. It really gets up and goes in sport and sports +. I have Michelin tires on it now and it does great.
Just bought a Kia Soul 2014 1.6 manual transmission (in 2024) and it rocks
Yes Dodge Charger vs the stinger pls pls pls !
@animaljoe1
3 жыл бұрын
Stinger already destroyed a scat pack
@slipknotron1626
3 жыл бұрын
@@animaljoe1 i can see from a start with the awd/ turbo for off the line but from a roll the stinger isnt going to touch it
@1084cdw
3 жыл бұрын
@@slipknotron1626 not even from a start lmao
Try the touring with the active dampers. Let's talk in 5 years and see which car has a higher resale value. Honda for sure.
@mike786551
3 жыл бұрын
Always Honda. Kia might make good cars but the public's perception still sucks about it. I honestly think it has to do with it's name and logo. If they would change both things it'll help alot
@emanuelruiz7710
3 жыл бұрын
@@mike786551 hondas make great motors, so that's where their reputation lies. And their motorcycles are just plain awesome 😎
Let's see the stinger vs charger!!
Great review!
Great review! I loved your comment “Do they have any idea who I think I am?” 😂
dct have issues- id get gt line with AWD and its under $30 k
Tuning for Accord sounds ideal... just need to brake deep into the apex (as if you're going to go over it) and get the weight shifted the right way for the downshift when you're coming out of the turn... using rear drive techniques for a front drive doesn't jive.
So, the recommendations for a comparison between an Accord and K5 are the Stinger or Charger 🙄
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
A lower trim K5 AWD was not being compared. Which car is the winner of THIS comparison test? Choose your words carefully. Wouldn't want to upset Kia too much.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
The Sonata N-Line with available summer tires should be able to answer that question. I would go Accord Sport with better tires in this test, but am really waiting on the new rwd Mazda 6 platform and that inline 6. I enjoyed the review, thank you.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 That would be amazing if they would and great competition for Hyundai's N models and Toyota's TRD/GR. Doubtful though.
@smokesgtp
3 жыл бұрын
@@marktakahashi5024 Solid review Mark. Which would you say is more refined and drives better on the street?
K5 dope new fresh clean fresh 😁🤷🏽♂️
stinger vs. charger... do it!
There's no denying the accord but I'd go with the K5 GT. Too me it's just more exciting and it looks better. I'm not gonna be going to the track with the car so I could care less about not being able to put power down out of the corners I won't be taking corner hard and the car also struggles taking off from a stand still due to traction issues but where it shines is merging and passing power. Great for highway pulls and that's where I drive the most. Honda just doesn't excite me anymore. I'm not even that excited about the TLX. I guess I been with Honda Acura for a while and before that I know what to expect and it's more of the same and that's a compliment. I've just out grown Honda and Acura it's time to venture off and see what other brands offer and the K5 GT is definitely a bull's-eye. Plus in a world filled with accord, camry altima you would definitely stand-out.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
The Hyundai Sonata N-Line is also available fyi. It has the exact same powertrain as the K5 GT. You may already know that though. Just wanted to give you another option if you weren't aware. Good luck.
@XWXW-lk4jf
3 жыл бұрын
I feel the exact same way, exact. I have a 2.0 Accord and it is boring me. I actually just stopped by the Kia dealership and am seeing the K5 GT for the first time and it is a slick looking car. I have a tremendous appetite to trade this car in right now for either an N-line or the K5 GT. The deals on the N-line are signifant and a dealer is trying hard to get me to buy one. The big issue is that I really want a Stinger with the 3.3 liter but at the moment is a bit out of my price range. I know if I get one of these 2 once the euphoria wears off I am going to still wish I had the Stinger. At the end of the day these cars are still too similar to the Accord despite some added features. The other thing has to do with launching the car. Conditions have to perfect and you have to have expensive tires in order to get the best possible launch which is annoying. The Accord destroys these cars off the line and barely loses in a roll race. Just can't justify an investment that large for a car like that. No more 4 cylinder turbos. I want that Stinger 3.3 liter V6 which would never get boring and the car gets off the line unbelievably for just a bit more money.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@XWXW-lk4jf I know you said no more 4 cyl Turbos, but keep in mind in a few months the 2022 base Stinger is getting the 2.5T of the K5 GT. It is rated at 300hp in the Stinger as well. It will also be going up $3K, but the increased performance and fuel efficiency will be worth it alone imo.
@XWXW-lk4jf
3 жыл бұрын
@@wbwayne8887 I guess that would be possible but I would always still want that 3.3 liter. With the AWD though it can probably actually put the power down at least. That is what is so maddening about the K5GT and NLINE is they just can't put the power down, especially in cold weather from the sounds of it. Also, if you notice, there are so many unbelievably positive reviews on those cars, basically saying they are the best cars ever made. They talk about how fast they are and how much better than the Accord and the 5 seconds to 60 but if you notice, none actually do an actual timed 0-60 test, they only talk about having done it. I have never seen an actual test where the timer says 5 seconds at 60. Maybe it exists, I just have not seen it. That makes me very suspicious because no one has any criticism of these K5GT and Nline at all. There should be pros and cons talked about more extensively. If Throttlehouse did not do that race video with the Accord and Nline I'd be in one now with tremendous buyers remorse. I think that this video does a good jobs of showing the pros and cons of the Nline. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqymzZWfYrfYg8o.html
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@XWXW-lk4jf I trust car and driver, and they are the auto media that recorded the 5.0 0-60 test. I have seen plenty of reviews where auto journalists say the Sonata N-Line/K5 GT are faster than the Accord, but have not seen one that says the overall car is better than the Accord. Quite the contrary actually. The last paragraph of this MT article says it all. The Accord is the top car in it's respective segment. www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/accord/2021/2021-honda-accord-sport-20t-first-test-review/
Would 1400% love to see Stinger Vs Charger
@trumpisastump9382
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't go over 1390%.
Honda all the way . You go to resell these in 10 years and your gonna be paying people to take that Kia off your hands. Honda has been producing gold in every product they sell from generators cars bikes virtually anything with the Honda name.
@ERogers-qn2sm
3 жыл бұрын
Lawnomowers
@crystallautner907
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve my 2010 Kia Sorento for a long time for the past 11 years and I love it Honda’s are very ugly and trashy so ima go with kia
@zachtobergta9036
Жыл бұрын
@@crystallautner907 did you even watch the video lol?
KIA K5 face really looks like Mitsubishi Galant V6-24 or VR4 (shark) 1998-2004. Anyone agree?
This guy is the best . Needs his own channel.
Gotta roll with the accord
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Why? The k5 GT is faster
@atom0824
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews 1. Honda 2. Holds value 3. Fast for a family sedan 4. has every feature i want
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@atom0824 the k5 is faster, more tech, so what if it’s a Kia. Kia holds its value well these days
@atom0824
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews rather get the stinger
@geoff9480
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews there’s something called an opinion😂
Honda al the way Kira is learning he ropes yet Honda’s been forever
@doug6191
3 жыл бұрын
Your perception of Kia is dated. As is your perception of Honda.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Ur such a dumabss.
I like the accord alot, don't get me wrong I like the other cars to but it seems like they trying to look sporty, while the accord looks natural, classy, and its not trying to be to sporty.
The price of the GTs is kinda ridiculous. At least in my area... its near the price of a stinger... I would get eh stinger over a gt for a 2k difference.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
Same here, especially since the base 2022 stinger has the same engine as the Sonata N-Line/K5 GT. Oh yeah, but in the Stinger it makes 10 more hp.
@chuckd7423
3 жыл бұрын
@@wbwayne8887 The Stinger also has RWD and a LSD, with an option for AWD. You can't get any of that in the K5, not to mention the hatchback design of the Stinger that offers far more versatility than the standard sedan trunk design of the K5. Those features are well worth an extra couple of thousand, at least to me.
@wbwayne8887
3 жыл бұрын
@@chuckd7423 Completely agree.
@joncarlson8207
2 жыл бұрын
That's because each dealer got 1. That's it.
I actually test drove both the Stinger GT & Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack prior to settling on a few year old low mile used Audi S6, so I'd love to see the proposed comparison.
I would definitely like to see a comparison video between the Kia Stinger and Dodge Charger.
Stinger vs Charger next please!
@bruh1077
3 жыл бұрын
Stinger would eat a charger lol
@hotdawg85
3 жыл бұрын
@@bruh1077 Good b/c I got a Stinger 😁
@bruh1077
3 жыл бұрын
@@hotdawg85 if I had the money I would too lol. I think a stinger would walk every charger except a hellcat and up.
This is why i love my 2.0T sport
Camry TRD has a V6. Maybe the Mazda 6 with the 2.5T and the Altima SR with its VCT Turbo.
I own a 2.0t 10spd you’re way too high on 0-60 secs. It’s more like 5.4-5.5 secs. Very fast car put it in sport mode and take out a lot of cars if not all. Majority of cars you’ll smoke at lights 😎
Kia needs to make the K5 2.5 liter turbo in AWD. Putting the power to the ground is the issue with this car...I may have to settle for the K5 with the 1.6 liter turbo motor because it comes in AWD and handles way better launching it and in the corners.
@joncarlson8207
2 жыл бұрын
Do you own an actual K5 GT? I didn't think so!
One is a great car and the other is a disposable car. Nobody replaces more engines than Kia.
@vincecarlo
3 жыл бұрын
Bingo
@Okoro17
3 жыл бұрын
Why? Both are great cars. With your logic, Kia is a disposable brand because they replaced more engines than anyone and Honda is a disposable brand because they replaced more transmissions than anyone.
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of great disposable cars like Mercedes and BMWs
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
@Hoolio Iglesias I know that BMWs aren’t reliable but when they work they are very good cars in terms of performance, tech, luxury etc.
@knowbodiesfull5768
2 жыл бұрын
Kias are "disposable." Oh? Kias have gotten better over time. I had a 1997 Sephia and I took it to 110,502 miles by the time I traded it in. (After a break from Kia for a 2006 Chevy Cobalt from 2007 to 2019, I got myself a 2016 Kia Forte.) How did I do it? Routine maintenance, everybody. I kept up with the oil change schedule and had necessary fixes done before they turned into huge headaches. If you take care of your car, no matter what make it is, it will take care of you. The owner's manual is your Bible when it comes to car ownership. And, yes, Kia vehicles have gotten better. It's not 1997 anymore, guys. Kia is kickin' butt! (1/2/2022)
What would have been nice is if you would have timed a couple of hot laps in each and see how that compared.
Accord will always be my fav, even tho The Camry is a great car too
@sheldonallen9658
3 жыл бұрын
Camry is better tho
@Slim1986
3 жыл бұрын
@@sheldonallen9658 your opinion! Thanks for replying
@sheldonallen9658
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slim1986 I know it was my opinion. Just like you love the accord I love the camry
@JakeLee452
3 жыл бұрын
Camry is better than Accord. BTW Accord is also better than Camry.
@sheldonallen9658
3 жыл бұрын
@@JakeLee452 No the Camry is better than the accord. It's faster, comfortable, and looks better if you get the se trim
nothing in this life like the honda accord just that ...... el final activo desde Manhattan NYC durisimoooo
KIA IS STEPPING UP THE GAME
I will still take the Honda
always Honda~
I’ve driven both, The K5 is far superior, lovely car.
@uhhuhhuh8345
3 жыл бұрын
Omg are your Bradley’s car reviews 41 year old dad? It’s such an honor!!
@jaredshelton4718
3 жыл бұрын
@@uhhuhhuh8345 Thank you.
@uhhuhhuh8345
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaredshelton4718 lol
@smokesgtp
3 жыл бұрын
The Honda is a much more refined vehicle and drives better. It really isn't even debatable.
@jaredshelton4718
3 жыл бұрын
@@smokesgtp Hell no 😂. The Accord is filled with dash rattles, not to mention the CVT transmission. The Accord can’t touch the K5 in terms of refinement. My buddy had a 2019 Accord, the transmission failed at 36k, junk. You can’t compare modern Honda reliability with modern Kia reliability. Kia is superior.
Kia gt is much faster and flat stability but both in track is best I like both I own kia but I like Honda have name on engine.
Both are nice, but it's those darn rims on the accord sport that gets me!!!! They are absolutely 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wish they were awd I would pick one up quick doesn't make sense to add more power and remove the awd
I'd rather buy an Accord Touring or Sport 2.0t and KTune it.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Ya but the sonata n line stock got 0-60 in 5 secs flat. So any day of the week, it might be faster than that Ktuned accord.
@emanuelruiz7710
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews I wouldn't be so sure as the sonata n is a heavier car than the accord. Hondas always banked on power to weight since the dawn of time. But still, that sonata is nothing to joke about.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@emanuelruiz7710 yea. Alex on autos got 5.1 secs 0-60, and 5.0 secs 0-60 car and driver got!
we want drag race
This test really shows why Kia sould not have put on junk all season tires on the GT here. If both were on summer tires, the GT would win in all tests due to the extra torque needing traction. I really wish Kia gave the GT a mechanical LSD and not dumb down the interior. Looks so dark and dreary inside the GT spec. The Accord needs an LSD and not a detuned engine. At $35k I a looking at a deal on a Kia Stinger which is a proper drive
accord all day
I have mentioned this on other channels and car reports. What is the weakest part of any car? The dealership!. I would like to read a report on how good is the Dealer as far as sales, How good is the service and warrenty Dept.? I feel that it is time for a major cleanup at this level.
Definitely want to see the comparison with the Kia Stinger and Dodge
The accord has cheap tuning options that will give it 350-400 reliable whp.
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
The accord has no LSD if you want tuning your better off buying a 228HP GLI. With just a JB4 it beats full bolt on accords.
@user-wq5ws1qs7x
3 жыл бұрын
@@jjchicken7242 a stock 2.0 accord beats the GLI, so how do you figure? 14.7 to 14.1 quarter mile.
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-wq5ws1qs7x The GLI ran 14.05 STOCK. And it's on youtube. Further more a VIDEO recently came out again of the GLI STOCK vs accord STOCK and the GLI beat it. Idk where the HELL you get 14.7 from
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-wq5ws1qs7x GLI ruins the accord stock, and ruins it even more tuned.
@jjchicken7242
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-wq5ws1qs7x get your information right. You are going to be embarrassed when there is literally a video of the GLI by a well known magazine on KZread with actual proof running 14.05.
I'll pick the Honda because ... it's a Honda .
I have no loyalty to either company. Currently own a 9th gen accord, used to own a 2011 optima sx (it truly did suck). I'd love to consider the new accord, but the interior design is not welcoming to a taller driver unless you're sitting on the floor. Properly adjusted seat results in my knee being in the center stack/start button. I haven't driven a k5 gt yet but have driven several nline sonata's. I have to say they've come a long way. Lack of engine history/reliability data is concerning for the kia/hyundai. Probably a good idea to give it a few years before committing to one. The 10 year powertrain warranty is nice, but nicer yet is not having to make any repairs during that period either. Did anyone catch the k5 geting some air in the rear right wheel in the video. That's pretty aggressive cornering. A limited slip diff would def be helpful and shouldn't add too much in terms of cost/weight. Or at least a cost/expensive most would be willing to pay for. Also, those all season tires are trash. Put some michelin pilot super sport or sport a/s 3+'s. Much better traction.
Accord all the way. However, this video sounds like it is an Apology for not choosing Kia over the Honda. LOL!
Honda Accord is so much sexier and sophisticated and the resale value is outstanding. The K5 design is busy as hell.
@MikeJones-on9vm
3 жыл бұрын
Dante Everheart totally agree with you.
@Exodus_Collective
3 жыл бұрын
That’s facts
@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall
3 жыл бұрын
@Catholic Firefighter and the taillights on the K5 is soooooo ugly. A lot of people talk about how the Accord taillights are but I actually love the design lol its very rare
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall oh please. Your just a plain badge snob that I’m reading.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall have you seen used Kia’s and Hyundai on CarGurus. Their resale value has definitely risen from what you remember
Both are nice cars! Edmunds did a fair review. The K5 GT & Accord SPORT 2.0 are its top picks among mid-sized sedans. I agree that K5 GT could benefit from a LSD and the Accord 2.0 needs a sport tuned suspension. AWD on the K5 GT would weight it down more. I still think the 10 speed automatic of the Accord delivers torque better in the various gears especially on the lower end! K5 GT is subjectively the most attractive mid-sized car for 2021. The Mazda 6 is beginning to show its age. Plain hood, front grill looks much like when the body design was introduced in 2014. Older 6 spd transmission and infotainment system is obsolete. 2021 Camry V6 doesn't deliver the fun that the K5 GT and Accord 2.0 deliver. I don't like the Camry's front facia! It's interesting that the Honda & Toyota might be introducing V6 turbos in 2022. Then AWD will be a must for these proto types.
Ive Driven a Accord with the 2.0L turbo..AWESOME power plant. Also everyone get different zero-60s with the Accord. Ive seen some reviewers get it as fast as 5.3seconds.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Ya, same thing with the k5 lol. This test was inaccurate. The k5 GT got as low as 5.3 secs also for reviewers.
@robertporter1984
3 жыл бұрын
@@bradleyscarreviews Your majorly a comment stalker on everyones reviews. You need to calm that down bro.
@bradleyscarreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertporter1984 k