Kia K5 vs Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra is more fuel-efficient at 33 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Kia K5. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia K5 | Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 265 | 218 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 3 | 27 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 52,000 miles | 25,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 38 | 29 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,100 | $2,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 265 complaints for the Kia K5 and 218 for the Nissan Sentra. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Kia K5, 5 stars for the Nissan Sentra.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Kia K5, 3 for the Nissan Sentra.