2025 K5 vs 2025 K4

2025 Kia K5 vs 2025 Kia K4

If you're in the market for a stylish new sedan with sold performance, fuel efficiency and practical technology, consider our lineup of new Kia sedans. Our team is well-versed in all our Kia models including the new 2025 Kia K5 and the all-new Kia K4. Both provide a variety of appealing amenities and both have their own unique strengths. Since both Kia sedans might be on your shopping list, here's a comparison of the two so you can decide which one to get at Kia Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA.

What's new for 2025?

The Kia K5 comes with updated styling, a new interior layout and a newly standard 2.5-liter engine that has more horsepower than the previous 1.6-liter turbo. The 2025 Kia K4 is a completely new sedan with dynamic styling that includes standard LED lighting. The K4 also offers Cumming and Suwanee buyers first-rate fuel economy and available Dual Panoramic Displays. Both sedans come with advanced technology and reassuring safety features.

A comparison of performance

The new 2025 Kia K4 is powered by a standard 2.0-liter engine with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. The Kia K5 for 2025 gives Lawrenceville and Dacula buyers a choice of a standard 2.5-liter engine with 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque or a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. The 2025 Kia K5 offers available all-wheel drive and a standard eight-speed automatic while the K4 is equipped with an Intelligent Auto Variable Transmission.

A comparison of fuel economy and speed

The Kia K4 LX model gives you the best fuel efficiency out of all K4 trim levels, coming in at 30 MPG in the city and an amazing 40 MPG on Sugar Hill and Gainesville highways. The Kia K5 LX with front-wheel drive delivers an EPA-estimated 26 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway so both SUVs provide outstanding fuel economy. The Kia K4 comes exclusively with front-wheel drive while the Kia K5 offers all-wheel drive with the GT-Line. The K4 can take you from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds while the K5 can reach the same milestone in a remarkable 5.2 seconds.

A comparison of trim levels

2025 Kia K5 sedans offer five different trim options starting with the LXS with dual-zone automatic climate control, the GT-Line with SynTex upholstery. That's followed by the GT with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine and GT brake calipers. At the top of the ladder is the EX with power-folding side mirrors and ventilated front seats.

The 2025 Kia K4 offers three trim levels, starting with the entry-level LX with heated side mirrors and a Smart Trunk. The LXS comes next with 16-inch alloy wheels and blind-spot detection and the top-tier EX offers chrome exterior accents and a SynTex-wrapped steering wheel.

A comparison of technology

Both the 2025 Kia K5 and the 2025 Kia K4 are available with 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Displays that combine a central information screen and a digital gauge cluster into a single cohesive panel. You'll have clear access to all the information you need whether it's fuel economy or radio station selections. The Kia K4 and Kia K5 for 2025 both offer a six-speaker audio system while the Kia K5 has an available Bose® Premium Audio System with 12 speakers.

A final wrap-up

The 2025 Kia K5 is larger than the K4 in every respect. The K5 gives you more headroom, legroom and cargo space than the K4. But while the K4 is smaller, it gives you better fuel efficiency and a lower price. We encourage you to look over our current selection of new Kia K5 and K4 SUVs and schedule a test drive of one or both models at Kia Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA.