Kia K5 vs Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is more fuel-efficient at 34 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Kia K5. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia K5 | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 265 | 259 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 3 | 31 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 52,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 34 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 38 | 31 and 40 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,100 | $1,950 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 265 complaints for the Kia K5 and 259 for the Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Kia K5, 1 for the Toyota Corolla.