New 2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Comparison
New 2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Comparison
When it comes to sedans, drivers are typically looking at comfort, fuel economy, cost, and technology—but why stop there? The market for powerful performance in the sedan class is growing as families and commuters abandon large, fuel-guzzling vehicles for something a bit more practical.
In this niche segment you’ll find the 2022 Nissan Altima is often compared with the Kia Optima’s replacement model, the Kia K5. Its important to drill down on the details to see why the classic 2022 Nissan Altima continues to offer the most bang for your buck.
View InventoryContact Us2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Performance
The performance stats on these two popular midsize sedans are fairly similar. The base engines are comparable in power, but the Altima offers slightly better fuel economy than the K5.
Oddly, while the K5’s sport trim, the GT, has more horsepower, it is only available in front-wheel drive, making the Altima’s SR a more capable and practical sport trim with its four-wheel drive configuration.
Overall, the Nissan Altima offers a more affordable entry into higher performance engines, with about a $4,500 lower sticker price on the Nissan.
2022 Nissan Altima
- 2.5L four cylinder engine (standard)
- 188 hp
- 28 mpg city / 39 mpg highway
- 2.0L four cylinder (available on SR trim)
- 248 hp
- 25 mpg city / 34 mpg highway
- CVT transmission
- Four-wheel drive available
- 26 mpg city / 36 mpg highway
2022 Kia K5
- Four cylinder engine (standard)
- 180 hp
- 27 mpg city / 37 mpg highway
- 2.5L turbo-four (available on GT)
- 290 hp
- 24 mpg city / 32 mpg highway
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive available
- 25 mpg city / 33 mpg highway
2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Technology
By the bullet points, the Kia K5 has a few more standard technology features, but its usability is notoriously difficult, and upper trims actually make you lose tech features. The main concern with the Kia’s technology is the upgraded infotainment system being harder to use. Trims above the base require the larger touchscreen and updated UVO system are actually harder to use. The physical buttons are replaced with finnicky “digital buttons.” Upgrading on the Kia also downgrades you from the base’s wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto to a wired connection.
The Nissan Altima sticks with a simpler display with redundant buttons and voice control to make it easier and safer to use the infotainment system while driving.
2022 Nissan Altima
- 7” touchscreen
- Six-speaker sound
- Voice recognition controls
- Bluetooth
- Two USB ports
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (available)
- 8” touchscreen (available)
- Satellite radio (available)
- Navigation (available)
2022 Kia K5
- 8” touchscreen
- Six-speaker sound
- Bluetooth
- Two USB ports
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 10.25” touchscreen (available)
- Satellite radio (available)
- Navigation (available)
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2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Safety Features
The Nissan adds one very important standard feature, automatic high-beam headlights, but these models are otherwise comparable on standard and available safety features. While their crash ratings are nearly identical, the Nissan Altima did receive a full five-star rating on rollover from the NHTSA versus the K5’s four-star.
For the price, the Nissan Altima is the better pick for safety.
2022 Nissan Altima
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Lane departure warning
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- Automatic high-beam headlights
2022 Kia K5
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Driver drowsiness monitoring
- Rearview camera
2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Interior
The 2022 Nissan Altima offers more convenient, standard interior features, like push button start and remote start. Memory settings, available only on the Nissan Altima, are another great feature to have if your frequently share your car with another driver. The rear seats on the Altima also have more legroom and headroom for passengers than the K5.
For commuters or frequent road-trippers, the Nissan’s comfort will be a must-have. The seats are ergonomically designed with firm but comfortable cushioning that supports a proper posture and reduces muscle strain. Style enthusiasts will appreciate the real leather seats on the Nissan versus the plasticky synthetic leather on the Kia.
2022 Nissan Altima
- Seats 5
- Cloth upholstery
- Push button start
- Remote start
- Proximity keyless entry
- Eight-way power adjustable seat (available)
- Leather seats (available)
- Heated seats (available)
- Sport seats (available)
- Memory settings (available)
- Leather wrapped steering wheels (available)
- Heated steering wheel (available)
- Moon roof (available)
2022 Kia K5
- Seats 5
- Cloth upholstery
- Push button start (available)
- Remote start (available)
- Synthetic leather seats (available)
- Heated and ventilated seats (available)
- Sport seats (available)
- Heated steering wheel (available)
- Moon roof (available)
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2022 Nissan Altima vs Kia K5 Exterior
New for 2022 is the Nissan Altima’s Midnight Edition package, which offers black exterior trim, LED fog lights, and heated front seats. This stylish exterior is available only on the SR trim. It is unknown whether the 2022 Kia K5 will have any special appearance packages.
The Nissan Altima retains a more typical sedan roofline, while the Kia K5 opts for a highly stylized slope. For drivers who will be using the backseats for passengers, the K5’s lines cut significantly into the rear headroom, so opt for the Altima.
2022 Nissan Altima
- Heated side view mirrors (available)
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Glacier White
- Gun Metallic
- Super Black
- Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
- Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
- Storm Blue Metallic
- Pearl White TriCoat
2022 Kia K5
- Wolf Gray
- Sapphire Blue
- Gravity Gray
- Crystal Beige
- Passion Red
- Glacial Pearl White
- Everlasting Silver
- Ebony Black
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