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Buyers of midsize family sedans still have ample choice as the market remains competitive. Two great options are the 2024 Nissan Altima and the 2024 Kia K5. They offer similar value propositions and features. Hence, it can be challenging to pick the better option.
That’s why we offer this Nissan vs. Kia matchup to help you decide. We will compare the 2024 Altima with the 2024 K5 in terms of performance, safety, and interior characteristics.
And if you want to test drive the 2024 Altima, get in touch with the Lee Nissan team. Then, swing by our showroom in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and get behind the wheel of the new Altima.
The 2024 Altima and the 2024 K5 come with spacious five-seat passenger cabins. You’ll enjoy premium features like dual-zone climate control and heated front seats. Rear passengers also get a center armrest, cup holders, and phone charging ports.
Furthermore, the 2024 Altima includes Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats. These are specially designed to minimize pressure hotspots on the human body. Hence, they reduce fatigue over long journeys. The 2024 Altima’s cabin can also be equipped with leather seats and carbon-fiber trim accents. Meanwhile, the 2024 K5 offers wood trim accents.
The 2024 Altima includes voice recognition with keyword activation. Using the keyword “Hey Nissan,” occupants can control various features via voice commands. The 2024 Altima also includes SiriusXM with 360L functionality, as well as a Bose speaker system on higher trims.
Smartphone integration is assured on the 2024 Altima and the 2024 K5 thanks to standard Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. The 2024 Altima also offers a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen on higher trims. The 2024 K5 can only give you a 10.3-inch screen up the range.
New for 2024 is a three-year free trial of NissanConnect Services on the Altima. Standard on all trims, you can use a companion mobile app to control some aspects of your Altima. Features include remote locking and unlocking, remote engine start, and emergency calling.
Buyers have a choice of two engines for the 2024 Altima. Lower trims come with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine. This engine develops 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. A CVT gearbox and front-wheel drive are standard. An all-wheel-drive system is optional. Independent testing has timed this variant at 7.4 seconds in the 0-60 benchmark when equipped with an all-wheel drive.
The VC-Turbo trim has a new 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This sophisticated engine runs on the Miller cycle and uses a variable compression system for maximized efficiency. It provides 248 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when fed 93-octane gas. Using 87-octane gas drops output to 236 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. This engine is only offered with a CVT gearbox and front-wheel-drive. It can achieve 0-60 in only 5.9 seconds, as per independent testing. Additionally, the VC-Turbo includes sportier suspension tuning for sharper handling characteristics.
The majority of the 2024 K5 range comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. Offering 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, the engine drives the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Buyers can choose an all-wheel-drive system. The top-range GT trim gets a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This engine develops 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. It’s only offered in front-wheel-drive form and comes with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Every 2024 Altima includes the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite. This is a combination of active and passive safety technologies. Highlights include automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. All 2024 Altimas also come with blind-spot assist, lane-departure warning, and high-beam assist.
The 2024 K5 includes some of these features. Both models have airbags, daytime running lamps, child safety locks, and brake assist. Adaptive cruise control is optional on either car.
The 2024 Altima wins this midsize family sedan matchup. It has a nicer cabin, more comfortable seats, and better safety equipment. You’ll also enjoy the free three years of NissanConnect Services. If you’d like to purchase a 2024 Altima, come to Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Our team is waiting to assist.