The Epic 2021 Kia K5 vs. Stinger Matchup

Let’s Dive Into this Hot Comparison

The 2021 Kia K5 and the 2021 Kia Stinger are two stylish sedans that not only turn heads but invigorate your senses. Cloaked in character and seated in modernity, one model offers efficiency and value, while the other offers performance and luxury. Dive in with us as we examine these two sedans, and help you determine which one belongs in your driveway. To come see for yourself, make your way down to Crown Kia St. Petersburg and take your favorite model out for a spin.

Performance that Sets the Bar

The 2021 Kia K5 is powered by a standard 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates an invigorating 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the K5 blasts off, sending power to the front wheels and returning an EPA estimated 38MPG on the highway. Choose the GT model and you’ll enjoy power from the 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates a lively 290 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. Available all wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, allowing you to conquer the world in any weather, while the dual clutch 8-speed automatic transmission uses similar wet clutch technology found in Audi and Porsche. Rocketing to 60mph 0.28 seconds faster than the 3 Series BMW, invigoration in the K5 is just the beginning.

Step on the gas in the 2021 Kia Stinger and you’ll enjoy the power that comes from the standard 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Generating 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, power is sent to the rear wheels thanks to the quick shifting 8 speed automatic transmission. Choose all wheel drive and enjoy a variable system that constantly monitors for wheel spin and can send power to the front or rear axle for the best handling experience.

If you’re looking for a sports sedan that exceeds expectations and humiliates the competition, choose the Stinger GT2. Nestled under the hood is a 3.3-liter twin turbo V6 engine that generates 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Paired to Kia’s refined 8-speed automatic transmission, and sending power to all four wheels, the V6 powered Stinger rockets to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.

Unshakable Style and Luxury

Outside, the 2021 Kia K5 takes all of your visions of the future, and cloaks itself in style. Whether you’re looking at its stylish LED headlights, or its seductive curves, there’s no looking away. Up front, the K5 features an aggressive face with daring LED daytime running lights that embrace the LED headlights and shoot toward the fenders. Up its hood and down its waistline are a symphony of sedative yet aggressive curves and contours that guide the sloped roofline to the rear end. Examine the rear end and you’ll find a fine LED bar that communicates to other drivers whether you wish to slow, signal, or reverse. Available 19-inch alloy wheels make sure that you not only grip the pavement, but also that no one ever forgets the K5 that passed them by.

Climb inside, and you’ll enjoy a driver centered cockpit and a cabin that includes all the bells and whistles. Standard dual zone climate control ensures you and your passengers enjoy their own level of comfort, while the available Ultra Lux panoramic sunroof floods the cabin with light and provides a stunning sky view. Ensuring you ride in comfort, available heated and ventilated front seats let you relax even on the longest journeys.

The 2021 Kia Stinger takes a sophisticated approach without ever sacrificing style. Up front, it shows off its aerodynamics that include a long hood and rounded edges, along with a deeply raked windshield to slice into the wind. Standard LED headlights illuminate the road, while athletic cutouts ensure you stay aerodynamic. Along its body, smoothed contours lead you to the rear end which features boldness and larger than life wrap around LED tail lights. Fitting itself with available 19-inch Spire alloy wheels, you’ve got all the style and grip you need to embarrass anyone who dares you challenge you.

Climb inside the 2021 Kia Stinger and you’ll find the luxury you’re looking for perfectly paired with the comfort that you need for the journey ahead. Dual zone automatic climate control comes standard to keep both sides of the cabin comfortable, while standard leather seats ensure you ride in first class. Look up through the available sunroof and you’ll find a first row view to the stars above. Heated front seats along with a heated steering wheel comes standard, while the 12-way power driver's seat helps you adjust to the perfect position.

Putting Up a Strong Defense

With both Kia models, safety and security is robust, ensuring you have peace of mind no matter the journey. The 2021 K5 features a plethora of driver assist features like Driver Attention Warning, and Lane Departure Warning to ensure you keep your attention on the road. Lane Keep Assist ensures you stay centered in your lane, while High Beam Assist illuminates dark roads automatically.

Choose the 2021 Stinger and you’ll get a few more standard features, including Safe Exit Assist, which uses radar to scan for oncoming vehicles and will prevent passengers from opening the door if it is not safe. Standard Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go makes highway driving easy, seamlessly adjusting speed depending on the vehicle ahead. The advanced system continues to work in stop and go traffic, and will resume your preset speed when traffic conditions improve.

More Tech than You Know What to Do With

Climb inside the 2021 Kia K5 and you’ll find yourself fully connected thanks to the 10.25-inch customizable touch screen display. Wireless charging ensures that your smartphone battery is never dead, while Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ensures that you enjoy seamless smartphone synchronization without ever reaching for your device. Maps, messages, playlists, and more are suddenly available at your fingertips, while the available 12-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System brings your playlists to life.

Climb into the stinger and tech is stepped up a notch, featuring the bells and whistles of the K5, but with a different sound system. Turn up the volume and your playlists have never been clearer thanks to the available 15 speaker Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ Premium Audio with Clari-Fi that flaunts more than 700 watts of power. The head up display takes your vitals and displays them clearly on the windshield, while remote connectivity ensures that your Stinger is never more than an arm's length away.

Choose Invigoration Today

This K5 and Stinger comparison has been fun, but now it's time for you to come in and experience greatness for yourself. Here at Crown Kia Dublin, we feature an array of Stinger and K5 models for you to choose from. Whether you want a stylish and fast front wheel drive midsize sedan like the K5 or a high performance, rear wheel drive machine like the Stinger, you’ve come to the right place. Featuring friendly staff, trustworthy finance, and incredible K5 and Stinger offers, there’s never been a better place to buy or lease your next vehicle. Make your way down to our Kia dealership and tear up the streets in your new Kia today.