2025 Kia K5 vs. 2025 Nissan Sentra Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia K5

2025 Kia
K5

MSRP*: $26,990 to $34,490
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Sentra

2025 Nissan
Sentra

MSRP*: $21,590 to $24,590
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 37 MPG 38 - 40 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 149-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 290 hp 149 hp
Exterior Length 193.1 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 71.5 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 34.9 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 37.4 - 37.8 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 36.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Kia K5 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Sentra. The Kia K5 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Sentra.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia K5 as you will with the Nissan Sentra, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia K5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Sentra, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia K5 is much wider than the Nissan Sentra, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Kia K5, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Sentra.

Handling
The Kia K5 has about the same turning radius as the Nissan Sentra, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia K5 is somewhat more powerful than the Nissan Sentra.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Kia K5 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Sentra.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia K5 and the Nissan Sentra.