@@jj2x210 I know what you're getting at here but what N/A V6 makes 370hp and 395trq? The gearing and weight are the only reason this isn't an easy win for the Dodge. The Kia is impressive but we can't deny that 5.7 swapped into it would be a screamer (easy 12s).
I couldn’t see how anybody would be mad at this tbh , this looks so much fun b . I could care less about who wins/loses , it’s all about the thrill and excitement you have with your car . It’s not about what you have to prove to someone
Exactly. That's what I don't get with all the hate in the car game today. I think with the choices out there today, it's a hell of a time to be a car guy. I mean we are talkin 13.5 second Hyundai and Kia family sedans from the factory let alone 700 horsepower Vettes and Mustangs.
Great mash up! Big Dodge fan and HY/KIA Fan. This just proves how good that 2.5 is. I would still recommend anyone at least experience the 8spd 5.7, but yes it's got alot of car to push. No problem at launch, but you notice as soon as soon as you break 100mph.
Just bought a 2023 K5 GT with the GT1 package in Ebony Black with the Chestnut Brown interior… to say I’m in love is an understatement. So much value and fun in this car!
@@zMurderification still a joy to own and drive. Just passed 6000 miles and I can confirm with others that using premium fuel is the way to go. I average well above the rated mpg. Most freeway/highway trips it’s getting in between 36-40 mpg.
Everything from doge looks good HP wise but then they make everything weigh like a tank which brings the crazy HP per price back down to real world meh
@@spacedog504 Teslas are not allowed to compete at our local drag strip. They are not real cars, just glorified Golf Carts. A real car has a start button or key to turn and uses gasoline. I could care less what that ugly autonimous vehicle that is monitored and can be remotely controlled by Elom himself can do performance wise. Im not impressed at all as I know electric motors can easily surpass gas engines, but they are boring and offer no real testosterone to the mix. Expensive fancy golf carts may attract the rich or "enviromentalists", but to me they are a bore and the performance does not impress me one bit. Id rather hear the ROAR of a gas sucking American V8 any fkn day
I think normal mode races should be eliminated. Just starting with sport modes, and seeing the difference with sport+ traction/stability off is good imo.
A charger comes with a 245 on a 8” wide rim. These reviews are more than likely sponsored by Kia. With my stock 17 rt I beat a stinger gt2 by a long shot, along with many other cars
@@hunterrechek6491 All the vehicles he drags are viewer supplied. He emphatically says that none of his reviews are manufacturer sponsored. In fact he actually turns them down. His vehicles come from local dealerships. On the other hand a stock RT on its best day will not beat a Stinger GT2 in a drag race. I know this as a former owner of a 2014 Q50S in which I beat (barely) the RT at a drag strip. Why? Because it cannot manage 0-60 in less than 5 secs. The Stinger is actually closer to the SRT 6.4. You might find that race here as well.
I'm a diehard V8/Mopar guy for as long as I can remember and that Charger is a car that I like quite a lot...but I LOVE how hard Kia and Hyundai have been trying in recent years. The Stinger, the "N" models, and now this surprising little gem...I have to give them my respect. As a fun/enthusiast car that one wanted to keep, mod, and love for the long haul, there's no way the Kia would ever beat the Charger. As a quick commuter appliance, the Kia is impossible to beat.
Unless you’re planning to add boost to the charger there’s no point in buying it. The K5 with a tune and bolt ons can probably get close to 400 hp, we see how quick it is with “only” 290 hp… the K5 is arguably one of the best value performers in terms of cost to speed. Also I wouldn’t get a charger to modify, I’d get a Mustang. The 5.0 is just to good when modified, and the 10 speed auto is just stupid fast…
If you think this KIA is cool I'd check out the 2017 to 2019 Ford Fusion Sport......325 Hp 385 ft lbs stock.....500$ tune by Unleashed and your at 400hp 450ft lbs......with the tune I have......I beat Scat Packs
Definitely agree there, and they are so underestimated! I recently bought a 2022 K-5 and I didn't even know the car completely drives it self like a tesla, that was a feature I didn't even know it had. I was so shocked when I found out and tried it out for the first time. I bout it with 10k miles for $20k and has an awesome red leather interior.
Seeing that weight difference on screen makes me cry. Dodge why you gotta make our Mopar so damn heavy. They weigh only 200 pounds less than an f150 supcrew with the 5.0!
The E Class Mercedes platform its on. The regulations on noise dampening. Dodge just said fuck it if we can't keep her light give her all the JUICE!!!!!!!
@Rick Hensley I raced a titanium expedition on my way up to vegas cause... (well if you've ever driven from the bay to vegas theres.... nothing) And bruh... it was humbling...
There are many great auto review TH-camrs, but you have surprised me. Instead of over-opinionated, insulting and, at times, downright childish reviews, you present a simple, straightforward review of automotive performance with no bullshit added. And the vehicles tend to be of the affordable type for most consumers. Don’t get me wrong, detailed reviews are necessary, but not when all it consists of is bitching about piano-black interiors, the inability to get to the grocery store in under 5 seconds and whether or not the cup holders can accommodate a five gallon jug of Pepsi. Keep it simple and great job!
They make awd which is the crazy part. Just bought me a K5 yesterday. Which is why this video popped up on my TH-cam because I watching videos before I bought it
The interior is mediocre. But you get far more in terms of performance and sportiness than any of the cars mentioned above. It had an actual LSD Handles better than both the K5 and accord. Has pretty much the best dual clutch trans which Is what the K5 is based on. And gains more power from a tune. It just depends on what ur shopping for
@@sharktin240 it's not just mediocre the quality is just bad. By 15k miles so much of that car was falling apart it was ridiculous. And being fwd, it would have benefited way more from an eLSD over the mech one. The DSG is good for a DCT but is still clunky and awkward in daily driving. If you do wanna tune and bolt on power it is smart to stay with the DSG tho bc the stock 6spd clutch is basically made out of glass haha. It's the same clutch that's in the 1.4t It obv is gonna handle better than the K5 and Charger tho I mean that's a given.. it's a small car. It's a Jetta lol. The wheel base is so much longer on the other 2. The K5 isn't a track attack car, it's a performance trim daily family sedan. It's not trying to be a track car lol.
And I think that is why they softened the first gear launching to preserve long transmission life. Man just imagine if you remove the power restriction from the ECU and put on slick tires on the front....😦
@@rockefelleragent1357 No it's because of full torque available at just 1650rpm it would simply roast the tires. But you can simply flick a switch to disable that in sport mode.
Awesome video, have the K5 race a Ecoboost Mustang HPP, I think that would be a great video and would have the entire mustang community watching aswell.
As a Korean, thank you for your review of Korean cars! Although the history of cars is short, please cheer for us who are trying and challenging to catch up with the world's famous cars! In Korea, There are Hyundi & Kia Motors, Genesis, ssangyong Motors, Renault Samsung Motors and Chevrolet Daewoo Motors.
@@Steve-O_FPV Typical American car enthusiasts thinks that dodge a car manufacturer related to Chrysler who is one of the world's worse car manufacturer is better than KIA who is ranked 3rd in overall Vehicle reliability
This was very helpful to me, along with some of your Stinger and other Charger reviews. I am weighing the K5, Stinger and Charger and I'm having a hard time finding good reasons to not buy the K5 GT. Well done, sir! Thank you for your work!
You should consider getting a car that will hold its resale value over the years, theres no point in buying a car for 30k and in 5 years have a resale / trade in value of $10k. You should look into lexus is200/250 models and the wrx. I had an STI i got brand new in 2013 $37k off the lot, I traded it in last year with 60k miles and I got $30k in trade in equity for it.
I had a Charger RT for a few years, I have a Stinger GT now, and a family member currently has a Sonata N-Line. While I'm sure the K5 GT is a fun way to get around I think it's still hard to beat what a RWD platform offers dynamically.
@Speed Tube i didnt say k5 gt will beat all american v8's.. it beat THIS v8 in the video. hellcat ? pick someone same size. you're comparing a stock 4 door sedan with 4 banger turbo to a 6.2L supercharged v8.
I've been in a 5.7 Charger RT in sport mode and this one didn't sound like that at all. Shifts were way to quick to be in sport mode...didn't go to red-line and then shift...something is off with this test!!!!
The charger never changed mode and he eased off the gas a little to let the Kia beat him for optical. The stringer cannot beat that charger at all. I had both
I love my K5 GT. Amazing performance for a Kia and a 4 cylinder. Also gets awesome fuel economy and all of that on 87 octane might I add. Over the past year I have owned a Challenger R/T 5.7 and then traded it for a Charger Scat Pack 6.4 before this Kia and the K5 GT feels just as fast as the Scat Pack from a dig or slow roll to me. Sold the Scat Pack after 6 months due to rising gas prices and 11mpg while requiring 93 octane fuel. This K5 GT has similar feeling performance on 87 octane and it can get 35mpg average.
@@erick300k Actually I traded my daily driver 19 Honda Accord Sport for the Kia. I sold my weekend driver Scat to Carmax and a few months later bought my Miata. Carmax paid me more money than it costed new to buy the Scat Pack. Sorry but it wasn’t fun enough to justify 11mpg and premium fuel even just driving it on my weekends. I had a 18 5.7 Challenger R/T before the Scat and I actually regret trading it for the Scat. The 5.7 sounded better, got better fuel economy, and was still way more power than I needed to have fun. And I actually don’t have the Kia anymore. Traded it in a month ago for a 22 F150 4x4 Ecoboost Supercrew. The Scat is overhyped in my opinion. It was the car I sold the quickest after buying it.
@@BigTimeTrucker432 that Ecoboost purchase wasnt very wise. I would get rid of it pretty soon, they have a reputation of breaking down faster than any other Ford engine.
3rd one was much better than the first 2, I didn’t like how the charger was launching in the first two when it looked like the K5 GT was just going off the bat. Other than that, this was as expected and another great video! Nobody else does these kinds of races and the variety on this channel also helps.
The 5.7 was originally made to be a half ton truck engine only. I never understood why they bothered to keep it in their muscle cars. Good engine for my Ram 1500 but when I had one in my Charger RT...it was meh.
I think it has a very solid place among those who want a great sound but don't want to cough up for the performance variants. I had an SXT plus and I would have traded it for the 5.7 in a heartbeat after living with the awful sounds from that v6.
I have a 5.7 hemi challenger and I’ve raced a few cars here and there. Yea I’ve won and lost but ain’t gonna let that ruin the experience I have with the car. The drive is what matters to me 👍🏻.
I have the Stinger GT2 and it's great. I was considering the K5 BUT the highest HP K5 is only FWD and not AWD. The thing that the Charger has going for it that the Kia's do not is the aftermarket ability to make MONSTEROUS horsepower! Obviously I made my choice at the start of this comment and I'm extremely happy with it!
@@jstrout626sir you have absolutely no idea what your talking about the 5.7 does very well with boost your thinking of 6.4 that doesn’t do well with boost
I love that Sound.. Guy across the street from me, down a few houses, has a hellcat and when he revs, it...oh boy... but also, I believe they're overpriced, as you just get a cool loud fast car, but not any good handling or other refinements for that much $$
Holy smokes!!! I was absolutely shocked at the difference between normal and sport without TC. For the money, the KIA is a great option for a daily driver.
@Catholic Firefighter A real catholic wouldnt support a wanna be dictator that turned America into a wasteland. Your Bible literally predicted him as the anti christ and you fools wear the mark of the beast on your heads in the form of a traitorous MAGAt hat, made in China ironically. May God forgive you
ky malone being a New Yorker I can’t believe how he fooled so many people... it’s sad and disturbing...he will go down as the worst president ever.. I thought the bush’s were bad trump takes the cake... he defund the military for a wall he friends were building and it’s still not done... he let North Korea get intercontinental missiles....let Iran make more nukes... let Russia pretty much do whatever they want... they flew a bomber within 200 miles off Alaska which is a big no-no nothing was done... he made the Fed start pumping 18 to 21 billion a day in to a “healthy economy” starting in October 2019....he did zero to China for covid 620k Americans passed away from Covid that’s on his head I heard the recording how he played it down.... his failed coup pretty much says it all...What do you expect from a failed businessman who has bankrupt everything he’s ever touched...
This is why I can't stand liberals. They get triggered by a simple "Trump" sign. If it doesn't fit their narrative, they get triggered like a b&#tch. They can't accept that people have different beliefs/ideology. Cancel cultural at its finest.
Well aside from the fact the Kia is 6-700 lbs lighter, and the gears in that Charger are likely the 2.62s, one thing in my experience racing my 09 Challenger R/T at the track all these years is the 5.7 specifically doesn't like heating up to operating temperature when racing. The difference between letting my car cool down or running it at full temp is usually 3 tenths of a second. The iron block plays a part of it, but it doesn't seem like the 6.4 or the LT1's in the Camaro have it as bad as the 5.7. To those harping on the 5.7 in the comments, it's a great engine, R/T's are burnout and donut machines in stock form and incredibly fun to drive! They also pick up a lot of extra HP with minor mods and tweaks so it's a fun platform to get into and work on over the years. Not taking anything away from the Kia of course, it's cool to see that not only the muscle car side of the car hobby is seeing a surge in hp numbers but the import side as well. Both cars have very different personalities but either way I'm sure everyone can agree it's a great time to be a car enthusiast!
Not hating on the K5. Honestly thinking about getting one for DD. but this is video is BS. Either the driver not giving it all the gas or there’s something wrong with that car. Mine is definitely not that slow especially against a Kia k5
From someone who used to own a 5.7 R/T (now a 6.4), very nice video. Somethings to keep in mind as well: In stock form, the 5.7 generally will fall on it's face near the 1/8 mi, often a little bit beforehand (I've lost a couple of races right at the end due to this). Also, that Daytona R/T more than likely came with the 2.62 rear end gearing as opposed to the 3.07 (open differential) that could often be found in the R/T Plus models; not saying this would make a world of difference but I have beaten a 2.62 R/T Daytona. With a manual, the differential would go to the 3.09 found in Scat Packs as well. Again, not a world of difference and I firmly believe that the results (specifically in the roll) would be the same, but some information to keep in mind.
right! my brother has a 18 chally 5/7 shaker package with super track pac. rear gear is 3.70 and it walks all over most other 5.7 challengers and chargers. I could tell this car in the video had tall ass gears. it also didnt sound like it was revving out as high as it should.
Honestly like these race bt I think it’s about time he improve and his reaction time in these videos!I know it’s not easy cheesy bt this is what you guy’s do !
I got a 2015 KIA Cadenza 3.3 V6 and my friends underrated my badge against their 2018 Honda Accord ,well i whooped their ass on that 695 highway all when they changed it to sport mode lol 😆 …now they had to put some respect ✊ on the KIA..
Hey I have a 2009 sonata with that 3.3 v6 and mine is at 249 horsepower! I have beaten 3.6 v6 chargers and challengers easily. Beaten Hemi V8 rams on a daily basis. And beaten sooo many other cars in a drag race. Smoked lots of 6 cylinder BMW's an R32 golf Audi TT. I run 9.66 in an eighth mile at 78 mph faster than my brothers 2013 ltz impala 300 HP 3.6 ! Great engines 3.3 v6
Chrysler’s 5.7 HEMI engine deserves respect for the long list of popular cars and trucks it’s powered for nearly two decades. In my opinion, that goes to show the great success of the engine. If the 345 HEMI were a below average engine it’s unlikely Chrysler and Dodge would keep it around for so long in their flagship cars. The 5.7 Hemi was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2003 through 2007, and again in 2009...The Coyote made Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2011, 2012, and 2018.
my money is on Hemi normal mode, & K5 in sport mode. Unlike Stinger, its sport mode seems to help it out more, as Stinger goes beast mode in all modes, when full throttled !
I ran down a 5.7 Charger over Fourth of July weekend in my Sonata N Line. I was as surprised as he was 🤣 Yeah it could use an LSD but simply swapping the P-Zero All-Seasons for Michelin PS4S has made a huge difference.
As heavy as the Dodge is, it still has an advantage at 11.6 lbs per hp vs 12.3 lbs per hp for the Kia...and it still gets walked. Of course there's more to it than that (engine tuning, transmission, etc), but it's still an interesting outcome.
I once heard that if you double a cars weight you need to quadruple the horsepower to make it as fast. No idea if it's true or not but I think it was from a car magazine or something
These new Kias are no joke. I been buying them for 25 years. They are tough as nails and keep getting better. Figure 100,000 mile warranty. No other car company comes close to those numbers. I just traded my 21 Challenger Scat Pack on a K5. Loved the look of the Scat but unless you're on the track everyday, what good is it? Tars cost $400 each. Oil $10- a quart. Car is useless in the snow. To each his own.
I have a Dodge Charger R/T and have blown the doors off of Kia K5's on a regular. You can hear that the charger does not stay full throttle the entire race... I have done this in real life and its not even close...
It's all about power to weight, easy to find who will win. The less weight per HP = faster Charger 370hp/4291lbs = 11.5lbs: 1hp Stinger 290/3471 = 12.3lbs:1hp And also how long between run, was each car checked for heat soak etc??
Talk about major humiliation, been saying this for years now, without the hellcat engine these chargers and challengers are just noise...fat, and slow LMAO
I owned a 2017 R/T Blacktop Edition. It’s a beautiful engine. The sound. The power. I don’t miss the weight. Those dogging the R/T have never driven one or are new to cars and engineering. This race came down to weight and rpms not not power. The R/T crushes the power side. K5 GT reaches peak at 5800 rpm and weighs 3534 lbs. R/T reaches peak at 5250 rpm and weighs 4290 lbs. If the internet racers don’t understand that……
I’m surprised the Challenger was faster from a dig then the K5 came back, I figured it would be the other way around. Not to take anything away from the Kia but that is the fastest K5 if I’m not mistaken against the 1 step up from base Challenger. A 392 would be much faster than this 345, I’m not even going there with a Hellcat. Pretty impressive for a 4cylinder turbo but I like RWD and hate FRD, I also love V8 thunder.
I was saying something to that effect in another comment in here- that until the 3.0 I6 twin-turbo replaces the 5.7 in the R/T's for 2023/24, that a fair apples to apples comparison would be to run the K5 (which is forced-induction) against the forced-induction Charger- the Hellcat. Yeah I know, 700+ hp against 290 is asanine- but still. We all have that morbid curiosity.
@@kskip4242 they need to for sure, but it might and it might not, engine itself may be lighter but then all the plumbing for TT adds back. It will still be faster though either way, even though I love a V8
Just by looks, the dodge looks fast and angry, while the Kia looks like a nice looking commuter car. Let’s see what happens… We have done 175 but in mph before 😅😅😅 …safely, of course. I am impressed by the Kia, and I love the reactions! I am always laughing, and feeling the fun and excitement of the races! Great job!
What you expect a turbocharged charge 2.5l against a stock small block 345. Plus a weight difference. The v8 has old components. While the 4 cyl has upgraded engine components and a turbo charge. Put that Kia up again a CLA 45, Porsche 718 Cayman S, Ford Focus RS, 2016 Audi S3, or etc. there’s plenty of 2.0 to 2.5 turbo charge car out here that push up 370 hp and lighter than the hemi charger. Hell the 345 engine is heavy itself. But hell if I didn’t like that classic sound of any v8, v10 and v12. I would buy a gas saver with power too. We understand the intentions of this video and great job 👏🏽
The Dodge platform is not built to be competitive in roll racing. It never has been. They are made to have strong low-end torque to get a 4k plus pound vehicle moving. They will lose the majority of roll races against any other platform.
I enjoy watching all of your videos. I must say, it seems that there’s always a hint of bias for the underdawg car. I’d like to see both car’s owners race for true bragging rights. I own a K5 GT-line (I wish I owned the GT 2.5). As much as I want to see the K5 beat American muscle, I doubt that the Charger ever went into sport mode w/ Trac off in this video. ThAnks anyway for another fun video to watch! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Wow! If HMG continues on this trajectory, then Hyundai Motor Group will easily surpass Honda or any other “reliable” Japanese manufacturers. Their 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty speaks loads about their confidence level.
@@NinoNlkkl I disagree. It will be years before consumers stop eyeing HMG products, especially Kia, as cheap, suspect products. It will be up to our younger generations to propel it beyond a very long stretch of successful models from Honda. It’s definitely a possibility, but it hasn’t earned the same reliability reputation as Honda just yet.
I have the older with 273 HP, 269 ft-lbs. It doesn't jump out of the hole either. When it's moving however, you shift to first you must be careful not to snap your neck. (I have, and it hurts). It was never designed as a drag car, but a GT car for traveling with excellent acceleration and handling. My 2013 turbo model has enormous brakes, and the suspension is better than man high end cars (no names).
This was a fun time! Appreciate the invite out as always Sam! These Kia’s are full of surprises i love it!
Nice charger! I always loved the Daytona cars.
Kick ass car. Plenty of room for more power. High 13s quarter mile is by no means slow. And that sound.... LOVE IT!!
Awesome color choice dude! Love the sound of your charger!
Does the Kia have an LSD?
@@jpizel1070 unfortunately no it doesn't. I suspect in the coming years it'll get one if not an awd version. Still fun car to drive.
Imagine buying a 5.7L V8 and getting gapped by a 4 cylinder Kia...
it has a turbo. Of course it’s going to win against the weakest v8 of muscle cars. literally has the power of a v6.
@@jj2x210 +1
@@jj2x210 what's the purose? 5.7 hemi.
@@jj2x210 I know what you're getting at here but what N/A V6 makes 370hp and 395trq? The gearing and weight are the only reason this isn't an easy win for the Dodge. The Kia is impressive but we can't deny that 5.7 swapped into it would be a screamer (easy 12s).
@@S8ER 4 banger I believe
I couldn’t see how anybody would be mad at this tbh , this looks so much fun b . I could care less about who wins/loses , it’s all about the thrill and excitement you have with your car . It’s not about what you have to prove to someone
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Exactly. That's what I don't get with all the hate in the car game today. I think with the choices out there today, it's a hell of a time to be a car guy. I mean we are talkin 13.5 second Hyundai and Kia family sedans from the factory let alone 700 horsepower Vettes and Mustangs.
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Leave the car scene
@@tootses2 Grow tf up and enjoy your car G , not everybody counts their wins/loses because they’re to busy enjoying the car itself
Great mash up! Big Dodge fan and HY/KIA Fan. This just proves how good that 2.5 is. I would still recommend anyone at least experience the 8spd 5.7, but yes it's got alot of car to push. No problem at launch, but you notice as soon as soon as you break 100mph.
🤣🤣having you looking at the dash like is that it?
Just bought a 2023 K5 GT with the GT1 package in Ebony Black with the Chestnut Brown interior… to say I’m in love is an understatement. So much value and fun in this car!
How has it been holding up?
@@zMurderification still a joy to own and drive. Just passed 6000 miles and I can confirm with others that using premium fuel is the way to go. I average well above the rated mpg. Most freeway/highway trips it’s getting in between 36-40 mpg.
So basically RT 5.7 Chargers are all show...no go
Yup, maybe 10 years ago.
Everything from doge looks good HP wise but then they make everything weigh like a tank which brings the crazy HP per price back down to real world meh
Everything is slow when we have 9 second tesla's on the road. At this point just enjoy what you have lol.
@@spacedog504 well said
@@spacedog504 Teslas are not allowed to compete at our local drag strip. They are not real cars, just glorified Golf Carts. A real car has a start button or key to turn and uses gasoline. I could care less what that ugly autonimous vehicle that is monitored and can be remotely controlled by Elom himself can do performance wise. Im not impressed at all as I know electric motors can easily surpass gas engines, but they are boring and offer no real testosterone to the mix. Expensive fancy golf carts may attract the rich or "enviromentalists", but to me they are a bore and the performance does not impress me one bit. Id rather hear the ROAR of a gas sucking American V8 any fkn day
I think normal mode races should be eliminated. Just starting with sport modes, and seeing the difference with sport+ traction/stability off is good imo.
i like seeing normal mode races lol… i like to see how they preform vs in sport mode
I agree
Charger was break boosting in normal mode
@@juniormorales4762 how do you brake boost in a N/A car?????????????????????????
@@carauto9506 actually "power braking." Same concept, but not "boost"
I kinda expected this outcome, but just seeing it happen is still shocking! And those are some seriously wide tires on the 5.7 Daytona.
If anything those wide tires probably made it slower with more rolling resistance.
@@elihernandez330 wtf did u just say 🤣 buddy these cars struggle to have “tire resistance” they want no spinning 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@gumkai5334 it’s a 5.7 you won’t have that problem
A charger comes with a 245 on a 8” wide rim. These reviews are more than likely sponsored by Kia. With my stock 17 rt I beat a stinger gt2 by a long shot, along with many other cars
@@hunterrechek6491
All the vehicles he drags are viewer supplied. He emphatically says that none of his reviews are manufacturer sponsored. In fact he actually turns them down. His vehicles come from local dealerships.
On the other hand a stock RT on its best day will not beat a Stinger GT2 in a drag race. I know this as a former owner of a 2014 Q50S in which I beat (barely) the RT at a drag strip. Why? Because it cannot manage 0-60 in less than 5 secs. The Stinger is actually closer to the SRT 6.4. You might find that race here as well.
I'm a diehard V8/Mopar guy for as long as I can remember and that Charger is a car that I like quite a lot...but I LOVE how hard Kia and Hyundai have been trying in recent years. The Stinger, the "N" models, and now this surprising little gem...I have to give them my respect. As a fun/enthusiast car that one wanted to keep, mod, and love for the long haul, there's no way the Kia would ever beat the Charger. As a quick commuter appliance, the Kia is impossible to beat.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Rspec sedan with the 5.0 engine.
This vehicle is fast and very much a sleeper.
Look it up.
Unless you’re planning to add boost to the charger there’s no point in buying it. The K5 with a tune and bolt ons can probably get close to 400 hp, we see how quick it is with “only” 290 hp… the K5 is arguably one of the best value performers in terms of cost to speed. Also I wouldn’t get a charger to modify, I’d get a Mustang. The 5.0 is just to good when modified, and the 10 speed auto is just stupid fast…
If you think this KIA is cool I'd check out the 2017 to 2019 Ford Fusion Sport......325 Hp 385 ft lbs stock.....500$ tune by Unleashed and your at 400hp 450ft lbs......with the tune I have......I beat Scat Packs
Definitely agree there, and they are so underestimated! I recently bought a 2022 K-5 and I didn't even know the car completely drives it self like a tesla, that was a feature I didn't even know it had. I was so shocked when I found out and tried it out for the first time. I bout it with 10k miles for $20k and has an awesome red leather interior.
the KIA Stinger and Genesis G80 would be much better to keep and modify!! Got a friend with a custom G80 and there is NO fat Charger id take over it!
Seeing that weight difference on screen makes me cry. Dodge why you gotta make our Mopar so damn heavy. They weigh only 200 pounds less than an f150 supcrew with the 5.0!
Exactly man they had it got on the engine just made it too heavy that’s why trucks be beating chargers and challengers in Texas like it’s nothing
The E Class Mercedes platform its on. The regulations on noise dampening. Dodge just said fuck it if we can't keep her light give her all the JUICE!!!!!!!
@Rick Hensley I raced a titanium expedition on my way up to vegas cause... (well if you've ever driven from the bay to vegas theres.... nothing)
And bruh... it was humbling...
@Rick Hensley 5.7 2012 R/T
That expedituon had 400hp 480ft lbs of torque. And SHE was full sending that big ass bitch! 🤣🤣🤣
Lexus and mercedes makes heavier cars
There are many great auto review TH-camrs, but you have surprised me. Instead of over-opinionated, insulting and, at times, downright childish reviews, you present a simple, straightforward review of automotive performance with no bullshit added. And the vehicles tend to be of the affordable type for most consumers. Don’t get me wrong, detailed reviews are necessary, but not when all it consists of is bitching about piano-black interiors, the inability to get to the grocery store in under 5 seconds and whether or not the cup holders can accommodate a five gallon jug of Pepsi. Keep it simple and great job!
Thank you!
Agreed
True that!
@@SamCarLegion literally what real men that want to buy a car want to see in other words lol
😂 lol Word!
I appreciate you for switching drivers these videos are really becoming my favorite to watch on TH-cam! Drag races for the winnnn!!!
I am shocked by the K5 😳! I did not expect that. Just imagine if that beast K5 had AWD!!! That wouldn't been a killer sedan.
It does now
@@TheSoulja9actually no the gt doesn’t have AWD, the gt-line yeah.
Kia stinger 3,3
@@notebook4014 it'll be slower believe it or not. That extra weight is unnecessary
They make awd which is the crazy part. Just bought me a K5 yesterday. Which is why this video popped up on my TH-cam because I watching videos before I bought it
Its funny because the Kia K5 basically looks like what a Dodge Charger from the future would look like.
Great point
Never!
Thanks for doing this!! I just bought myself a K5 GT and already lovin it! Haven't raced it yet but need to go the tracks and try out the beast in it!
Time to go for a diet for the Charger lol! The Accord 2.0T, K5 GT, and Sonata N-Line are amazingly fast for FWD family sedans.
And the new Elantra coming soon
And the VW GLI
@@sharktin240 GLi is quick but man the Mk7s quality is horrible. They really cheaped out on the interior with the current gen.
The interior is mediocre. But you get far more in terms of performance and sportiness than any of the cars mentioned above. It had an actual LSD Handles better than both the K5 and accord. Has pretty much the best dual clutch trans which Is what the K5 is based on. And gains more power from a tune. It just depends on what ur shopping for
@@sharktin240 it's not just mediocre the quality is just bad. By 15k miles so much of that car was falling apart it was ridiculous. And being fwd, it would have benefited way more from an eLSD over the mech one. The DSG is good for a DCT but is still clunky and awkward in daily driving. If you do wanna tune and bolt on power it is smart to stay with the DSG tho bc the stock 6spd clutch is basically made out of glass haha. It's the same clutch that's in the 1.4t It obv is gonna handle better than the K5 and Charger tho I mean that's a given.. it's a small car. It's a Jetta lol. The wheel base is so much longer on the other 2. The K5 isn't a track attack car, it's a performance trim daily family sedan. It's not trying to be a track car lol.
Damn. That K5 GT is a monster.......and with the warranty to match.
And I think that is why they softened the first gear launching to preserve long transmission life. Man just imagine if you remove the power restriction from the ECU and put on slick tires on the front....😦
@@rockefelleragent1357 No it's because of full torque available at just 1650rpm it would simply roast the tires. But you can simply flick a switch to disable that in sport mode.
The k5 looks cool I like the way they look they look better than the optima that they replace
@@nighthawk0077 But with better and wider tires that could be resolved
Agree bro
Awesome video, have the K5 race a Ecoboost Mustang HPP, I think that would be a great video and would have the entire mustang community watching aswell.
Would love to see how da two hold up together!
The Mustang is a POS
@@allanhood8402 come find out how much of one it is. Where you located
Just bought mine and in love! Such a perfect balance of power, luxury and affordability
As a Korean, thank you for your review of Korean cars!
Although the history of cars is short, please cheer for us who are trying and challenging to catch up with the world's famous cars!
In Korea,
There are Hyundi & Kia Motors, Genesis, ssangyong Motors, Renault Samsung Motors and Chevrolet Daewoo Motors.
yes, compared to the history of other car makers Hyundai/Kia is doing unthinkable things it's crazy! Go Korea!
@@BWTECH0521 thakyou very much! Got bless you!
All junk.
@@Steve-O_FPV ?
@@Steve-O_FPV Typical American car enthusiasts thinks that dodge a car manufacturer related to Chrysler who is one of the world's worse car manufacturer is better than KIA who is ranked 3rd in overall Vehicle reliability
This was very helpful to me, along with some of your Stinger and other Charger reviews. I am weighing the K5, Stinger and Charger and I'm having a hard time finding good reasons to not buy the K5 GT. Well done, sir! Thank you for your work!
I bought a 2022 GT2 a month ago, and I absolutely love it. I have not seen anyone else with a new Stinger yet in the Minneapolis area.
@@TheRealCatof definitely a great car. Bought a ceramic silver GT1 2022. Got mufflers deleted and installed intakes yesterday
@@ashnerdesir2676 I got Ceramic Silver as well :). Good choice.
You should consider getting a car that will hold its resale value over the years, theres no point in buying a car for 30k and in 5 years have a resale / trade in value of $10k. You should look into lexus is200/250 models and the wrx. I had an STI i got brand new in 2013 $37k off the lot, I traded it in last year with 60k miles and I got $30k in trade in equity for it.
I had a Charger RT for a few years, I have a Stinger GT now, and a family member currently has a Sonata N-Line. While I'm sure the K5 GT is a fun way to get around I think it's still hard to beat what a RWD platform offers dynamically.
That 2.5 Turbo engine it's amazing 👏 in the K5 and Sonata N-Line.
They also put it into the Santa Fe, Sorento, Stinger GT-Line, and G70.
@@AlexGtheDon thank God they got rid of that trash 2.0 twin scroll turbo engine for the Stinger.
korean car beating an american V8.. i've lived long enough to see that lol
Right lol
And that's not even the market they are going after. The Koreans have been targeting the Japanese since the 80s
Lol and the Kia has better interior, tech, warranty, and looks.
A 4 cylinder korean car
@Speed Tube i didnt say k5 gt will beat all american v8's.. it beat THIS v8 in the video.
hellcat ? pick someone same size. you're comparing a stock 4 door sedan with 4 banger turbo to a 6.2L supercharged v8.
I've been in a 5.7 Charger RT in sport mode and this one didn't sound like that at all. Shifts were way to quick to be in sport mode...didn't go to red-line and then shift...something is off with this test!!!!
he never used the sport on the charger....duhhh
Bruh they can’t just redline they need to slip into the race so they don’t just spin tires
@@loycellhenry2163 Exactly what I was hinting at..duhhh.
@@andrewoceguera5098 Na, with the 5.7, you can go to redline and then shift. It's not the HP of the scat pack or the hellcat.
The charger never changed mode and he eased off the gas a little to let the Kia beat him for optical. The stringer cannot beat that charger at all. I had both
Wow did not expect Kia to win on the top end😶. K5 has my respect
Now we gotta see the srt8 vs stinger gt!!! Happy to see Kia building some fast cars.
Already been done, Scat pak walks the Stinger GT
392 is faster then the stinger and the stinger is faster then the K5GT
@@marcohinojosa4348 on this channel?
@@Vanjrl337 Yes sir
@@Vanjrl337 th-cam.com/video/dN0EJP2SRKM/w-d-xo.html
What an awesome race. Very impressed with the K5.
I really enjoyed whaching this video. Following you from Saudi Arabia.
ارحب ي رجال😂
I just bought a 2023 Kia K5 GT and absolutely love it. This showing by the K5 was impressive. Great work, Kia!
I love my K5 GT. Amazing performance for a Kia and a 4 cylinder. Also gets awesome fuel economy and all of that on 87 octane might I add. Over the past year I have owned a Challenger R/T 5.7 and then traded it for a Charger Scat Pack 6.4 before this Kia and the K5 GT feels just as fast as the Scat Pack from a dig or slow roll to me. Sold the Scat Pack after 6 months due to rising gas prices and 11mpg while requiring 93 octane fuel. This K5 GT has similar feeling performance on 87 octane and it can get 35mpg average.
This is the only thing that holds me back in getting a Scat pack. I just can't fathom getting 10 to 12 miles per gallon. It's insane.
yikes 11 mpg...
@@jpizel1070 even in the newer scatties?
@@erick300k Actually I traded my daily driver 19 Honda Accord Sport for the Kia. I sold my weekend driver Scat to Carmax and a few months later bought my Miata. Carmax paid me more money than it costed new to buy the Scat Pack. Sorry but it wasn’t fun enough to justify 11mpg and premium fuel even just driving it on my weekends. I had a 18 5.7 Challenger R/T before the Scat and I actually regret trading it for the Scat. The 5.7 sounded better, got better fuel economy, and was still way more power than I needed to have fun. And I actually don’t have the Kia anymore. Traded it in a month ago for a 22 F150 4x4 Ecoboost Supercrew. The Scat is overhyped in my opinion. It was the car I sold the quickest after buying it.
@@BigTimeTrucker432 that Ecoboost purchase wasnt very wise. I would get rid of it pretty soon, they have a reputation of breaking down faster than any other Ford engine.
3rd one was much better than the first 2, I didn’t like how the charger was launching in the first two when it looked like the K5 GT was just going off the bat. Other than that, this was as expected and another great video! Nobody else does these kinds of races and the variety on this channel also helps.
Expected Charger to destroy the K5 but this is amazing
What video did you watch
The 5.7 was originally made to be a half ton truck engine only. I never understood why they bothered to keep it in their muscle cars. Good engine for my Ram 1500 but when I had one in my Charger RT...it was meh.
I think it has a very solid place among those who want a great sound but don't want to cough up for the performance variants. I had an SXT plus and I would have traded it for the 5.7 in a heartbeat after living with the awful sounds from that v6.
I have a 5.7 hemi challenger and I’ve raced a few cars here and there. Yea I’ve won and lost but ain’t gonna let that ruin the experience I have with the car. The drive is what matters to me 👍🏻.
I have the Stinger GT2 and it's great. I was considering the K5 BUT the highest HP K5 is only FWD and not AWD. The thing that the Charger has going for it that the Kia's do not is the aftermarket ability to make MONSTEROUS horsepower! Obviously I made my choice at the start of this comment and I'm extremely happy with it!
5.7 doesn't hold boost very well. Not too much potential there unless you drop a huge amount of money
Actually they do. There are some stingers making 700+hp. For 600 buck you'll be pushing over 400 whp on a simple tune.
@@jstrout626sir you have absolutely no idea what your talking about the 5.7 does very well with boost your thinking of 6.4 that doesn’t do well with boost
Super weird, my K5 has the 2.5T with AWD
The sound that Hemi produces is so 👌
The tick? 🤣🤣
@Catholic Firefighter Trump?
The Kia sound disappears
@Catholic Firefighter V8, Sound of Trump Supporters Rally !! I-4 base engine, sound of Other sides fan support !! Hahaaaa
I love that Sound.. Guy across the street from me, down a few houses, has a hellcat and when he revs, it...oh boy... but also, I believe they're overpriced, as you just get a cool loud fast car, but not any good handling or other refinements for that much $$
The noise my RT made was worth every penny. It wasn't fast. Now my scat is fast and rumbly. Would never go back.
Holy smokes!!! I was absolutely shocked at the difference between normal and sport without TC. For the money, the KIA is a great option for a daily driver.
I own that exact K5 and I absolutely love it. Definitely shocked watching this tho. Pretty awesome! Haha.
Kia is amazing damn….I love this brand. They have come a long way. 🤩
HAHAHAAHAH THAT THUMBNAIL IS GOLD
@Catholic Firefighter defo lol
@Catholic Firefighter A real catholic wouldnt support a wanna be dictator that turned America into a wasteland. Your Bible literally predicted him as the anti christ and you fools wear the mark of the beast on your heads in the form of a traitorous MAGAt hat, made in China ironically. May God forgive you
@@elmatador4759100% merchandise is made in China!! Hahah
5.7 hemi is suppose to win bigger motor etc...but KIA has been killing it...
Killing It Again (KIA)
ky malone Dude leave politics out of it... Can’t help the mentally ill
ky malone being a New Yorker I can’t believe how he fooled so many people... it’s sad and disturbing...he will go down as the worst president ever.. I thought the bush’s were bad trump takes the cake... he defund the military for a wall he friends were building and it’s still not done... he let North Korea get intercontinental missiles....let Iran make more nukes... let Russia pretty much do whatever they want... they flew a bomber within 200 miles off Alaska which is a big no-no nothing was done... he made the Fed start pumping 18 to 21 billion a day in to a “healthy economy” starting in October 2019....he did zero to China for covid 620k Americans passed away from Covid that’s on his head I heard the recording how he played it down.... his failed coup pretty much says it all...What do you expect from a failed businessman who has bankrupt everything he’s ever touched...
This is why I can't stand liberals. They get triggered by a simple "Trump" sign. If it doesn't fit their narrative, they get triggered like a b&#tch. They can't accept that people have different beliefs/ideology. Cancel cultural at its finest.
ky malone Totally feel you bro... I didn’t care for both either....clearly Biden has dementia.... but with Trump you just can’t fix stupid...
Well aside from the fact the Kia is 6-700 lbs lighter, and the gears in that Charger are likely the 2.62s, one thing in my experience racing my 09 Challenger R/T at the track all these years is the 5.7 specifically doesn't like heating up to operating temperature when racing. The difference between letting my car cool down or running it at full temp is usually 3 tenths of a second. The iron block plays a part of it, but it doesn't seem like the 6.4 or the LT1's in the Camaro have it as bad as the 5.7. To those harping on the 5.7 in the comments, it's a great engine, R/T's are burnout and donut machines in stock form and incredibly fun to drive! They also pick up a lot of extra HP with minor mods and tweaks so it's a fun platform to get into and work on over the years. Not taking anything away from the Kia of course, it's cool to see that not only the muscle car side of the car hobby is seeing a surge in hp numbers but the import side as well. Both cars have very different personalities but either way I'm sure everyone can agree it's a great time to be a car enthusiast!
Not hating on the K5. Honestly thinking about getting one for DD. but this is video is BS. Either the driver not giving it all the gas or there’s something wrong with that car. Mine is definitely not that slow especially against a Kia k5
@@MrMusic747 its a turbo. Smh while hemi hits its peak numbers, a turbo will keep going depending on tune
American cars are terrible
Your car would be beaten by a 4-banger, FWD, Korean, cookie-cutter econo box. It hurts in the ego, I know that. We just deal with it.
That's a lot of excuses.
I’m got my 2023 K5 GT1 in March and I love it!!
From someone who used to own a 5.7 R/T (now a 6.4), very nice video. Somethings to keep in mind as well: In stock form, the 5.7 generally will fall on it's face near the 1/8 mi, often a little bit beforehand (I've lost a couple of races right at the end due to this). Also, that Daytona R/T more than likely came with the 2.62 rear end gearing as opposed to the 3.07 (open differential) that could often be found in the R/T Plus models; not saying this would make a world of difference but I have beaten a 2.62 R/T Daytona. With a manual, the differential would go to the 3.09 found in Scat Packs as well. Again, not a world of difference and I firmly believe that the results (specifically in the roll) would be the same, but some information to keep in mind.
right! my brother has a 18 chally 5/7 shaker package with super track pac. rear gear is 3.70 and it walks all over most other 5.7 challengers and chargers. I could tell this car in the video had tall ass gears. it also didnt sound like it was revving out as high as it should.
@@BluestreakF150Kinda dumb it comes with those low gears and it’s supposed to be a “Daytona” 😂
Honestly like these race bt I think it’s about time he improve and his reaction time in these videos!I know it’s not easy cheesy bt this is what you guy’s do !
Lmao dude is old and arthritis ridden🤣 they aren’t real drivers🤣
I have a 2013 OPTIMA SXL.
And loving it.
This K5 got some power.
❤KIA
How's your engine? the 2.4 gdi engine has problems and I just bought a 2018 before I knew..please reply
You guys are the best testers on TH-cam!
Thank you :)
I got a 2015 KIA Cadenza 3.3 V6 and my friends underrated my badge against their 2018 Honda Accord ,well i whooped their ass on that 695 highway all when they changed it to sport mode lol 😆 …now they had to put some respect ✊ on the KIA..
Hey I have a 2009 sonata with that 3.3 v6 and mine is at 249 horsepower! I have beaten 3.6 v6 chargers and challengers easily. Beaten Hemi V8 rams on a daily basis. And beaten sooo many other cars in a drag race. Smoked lots of 6 cylinder BMW's an R32 golf Audi TT. I run 9.66 in an eighth mile at 78 mph faster than my brothers 2013 ltz impala 300 HP 3.6 ! Great engines 3.3 v6
Chrysler’s 5.7 HEMI engine deserves respect for the long list of popular cars and trucks it’s powered for nearly two decades. In my opinion, that goes to show the great success of the engine. If the 345 HEMI were a below average engine it’s unlikely Chrysler and Dodge would keep it around for so long in their flagship cars. The 5.7 Hemi was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2003 through 2007, and again in 2009...The Coyote made Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2011, 2012, and 2018.
if you put procam on speedos on both cars that will be perfect
Man, you have the most interesting videos out there.
Thank you for a realistic analysis of an every day car performance and competition.👍👍👍👍👍
my money is on Hemi normal mode, & K5 in sport mode. Unlike Stinger, its sport mode seems to help it out more, as Stinger goes beast mode in all modes, when full throttled !
Yea but k5 has twin clutch
One thing I can say about both these cars is they have the coolest DRLs on any car, front to back.
What is a drl? Lol
@@zayyhoncho9754 daytime running lights
Can you do a race between a Kia Forte GT vs Honda Civic SI !! Thank you 🙏🏻 for the video’s it’s nice to watched 👍🏻
صباح الخير انا أمتلك كيا فورتي GT ١٦٠٠توربو انا من العراق انته من كساس او مدينه اخرا وشكرا
Woah I did not expect that in the slightest. I thought that FWD & lack of HP would make the K5 lose for sure. Wow was I wrong. Really surprised.
Look.at the torque numbers thats why the kia still is pulling low weight and high torque
I ran down a 5.7 Charger over Fourth of July weekend in my Sonata N Line. I was as surprised as he was 🤣
Yeah it could use an LSD but simply swapping the P-Zero All-Seasons for Michelin PS4S has made a huge difference.
@@ronnymb67im not surprised Hyundai/kia definitely underrated there hp and torque numbers😂
I never expect any of these outcomes
Loving the videos Sam. That Kia K5 GT is very surprising! Get it in against the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0. Should be a good race.
I said the same exact thing bro 😂 I actually own a Giulia
@@croe100 I'm on my 2nd Giulia now. Had a 2018, lease ended and got a 2021.
After driving V8s (Z28, WS6, Maserati GT) for the last 26 years, I finally bought a K5 GT with the 2.5 T / 8 speed yesterday and I'm not disappointed.
As heavy as the Dodge is, it still has an advantage at 11.6 lbs per hp vs 12.3 lbs per hp for the Kia...and it still gets walked. Of course there's more to it than that (engine tuning, transmission, etc), but it's still an interesting outcome.
Pretty sure the DCT in the kia has less power loss than the charger.
I once heard that if you double a cars weight you need to quadruple the horsepower to make it as fast.
No idea if it's true or not but I think it was from a car magazine or something
Thats why American cars a terrible
@@reefcrow9818 better than the pos you drive. Facts!!!!
@@reefcrow9818 lol not all I love Pontiac before the Americans shut then down
What a great video and having a live chat on here keep it up
Glad you enjoyed it
KIA powerful 🔥🔥🔥
توقعاتك
This an RT bro
Lol no it’s not. Slow af but I’ll give Kia credit for at least trying to make a fast car.
It is not. But lightweight and fast.
Kia junk!! Lmao
I have a stinger gt1 and it’s a night and day difference between comfort and sport mode so not surprised at that
These new Kias are no joke. I been buying them for 25 years. They are tough as nails and keep getting better. Figure 100,000 mile warranty. No other car company comes close to those numbers. I just traded my 21 Challenger Scat Pack on a K5. Loved the look of the Scat but unless you're on the track everyday, what good is it? Tars cost $400 each. Oil $10- a quart. Car is useless in the snow. To each his own.
Is this a stock Kia K5 GT? Curious if this has performance air intake and exhaust, didn't sound like it playing out loud from my phone at least.
Man I love this channel😍
Really loved it. Keep it coming.
Great video, I drive a 5.7 charger and was looking to trade in for a K5 gt, this helped allot
I have a Dodge Charger R/T and have blown the doors off of Kia K5's on a regular. You can hear that the charger does not stay full throttle the entire race... I have done this in real life and its not even close...
Well where is the video?
I bet they were gt line. 1.6t. Not the GT.
Another Great video like I said before Albert Biermann knows what he’s doing. That 8 speed wet type Dct is no joke
I’ve a K5 2.5 litre Auto… and absolutely love it!!
Dodge - Do you think I can take you down?
Kia - I'll Kia man
It's all about power to weight, easy to find who will win. The less weight per HP = faster
Charger 370hp/4291lbs = 11.5lbs: 1hp
Stinger 290/3471 = 12.3lbs:1hp
And also how long between run, was each car checked for heat soak etc??
WE NEED A CHARGER RT VS GENESIS V8 ULTIMATE
I owned a 2024 Kia K5 GT line.. it’s super fast..
Wow, that k5 gt is amazingly fast and I would never imagined the outcome smacking the hemi around like a step child
Talk about major humiliation, been saying this for years now, without the hellcat engine these chargers and challengers are just noise...fat, and slow LMAO
Slow like the 392 ,,, there slow to.
@@ericpetersen3402 485 hp is not slow
Guess this answers my question. I have an 07 charger rt r&t and was wondering if I could take it. The tech in these newer cars amaze me
Yeah the DCT is Leagues ahead
The R/T is Dodge's version of the V6/Ecoboost mustangs; fun to drive around, yet mildly entertaining.
No? The sxt/gt is dodges version of the ecoboost. Tf are you talking about
@@Goldilocks_4.0 If you think the SXT is anywhere near the ecoboost's performance, then you need to get out more...
I owned a 2017 R/T Blacktop Edition. It’s a beautiful engine. The sound. The power. I don’t miss the weight. Those dogging the R/T have never driven one or are new to cars and engineering. This race came down to weight and rpms not not power. The R/T crushes the power side. K5 GT reaches peak at 5800 rpm and weighs 3534 lbs. R/T reaches peak at 5250 rpm and weighs 4290 lbs. If the internet racers don’t understand that……
If I wouldn't had seen this and you told me such thing, I would have laughed my behind off. You didn't lie when you said "Surprises".
I’m surprised the Challenger was faster from a dig then the K5 came back, I figured it would be the other way around. Not to take anything away from the Kia but that is the fastest K5 if I’m not mistaken against the 1 step up from base Challenger. A 392 would be much faster than this 345, I’m not even going there with a Hellcat. Pretty impressive for a 4cylinder turbo but I like RWD and hate FRD, I also love V8 thunder.
The K5 is notorious for not hooking well at first. Combination of things to include front wheel drive
Charger
I was saying something to that effect in another comment in here- that until the 3.0 I6 twin-turbo replaces the 5.7 in the R/T's for 2023/24, that a fair apples to apples comparison would be to run the K5 (which is forced-induction) against the forced-induction Charger- the Hellcat. Yeah I know, 700+ hp against 290 is asanine- but still. We all have that morbid curiosity.
@@Alan-tr5uj my guess with the inline-6 Dodge will finally take some weight off of these cars.
@@kskip4242 they need to for sure, but it might and it might not, engine itself may be lighter but then all the plumbing for TT adds back. It will still be faster though either way, even though I love a V8
Kia k5 GT is a fun beautiful car to drive. Imagine it with better tires or LSD.
Love these videos!! Not taking anything too seriously just fun
:))
The Charger sound is epic! That thing sounds good!
I used to have a 5.7 Charger and now I'm driving a 3.3L twin turbo Kia, weird how the world works lol.
Another great example of how Kia has underrated their HP figures. I guarantee on a Dyno this thing is making more like 320hp at the wheels.
نعم فعلا ٢٥٠٠توربو ٣٢٠ حصان محرك k5 GT
Go Kia
Just by looks, the dodge looks fast and angry, while the Kia looks like a nice looking commuter car.
Let’s see what happens…
We have done 175 but in mph before 😅😅😅 …safely, of course.
I am impressed by the Kia, and I love the reactions! I am always laughing, and feeling the fun and excitement of the races! Great job!
From the front and back I think the kia looks as aggressive as the dodge
What you expect a turbocharged charge 2.5l against a stock small block 345. Plus a weight difference. The v8 has old components. While the 4 cyl has upgraded engine components and a turbo charge. Put that Kia up again a CLA 45, Porsche 718 Cayman S, Ford Focus RS, 2016 Audi S3, or etc. there’s plenty of 2.0 to 2.5 turbo charge car out here that push up 370 hp and lighter than the hemi charger. Hell the 345 engine is heavy itself. But hell if I didn’t like that classic sound of any v8, v10 and v12. I would buy a gas saver with power too. We understand the intentions of this video and great job 👏🏽
The Dodge platform is not built to be competitive in roll racing. It never has been. They are made to have strong low-end torque to get a 4k plus pound vehicle moving. They will lose the majority of roll races against any other platform.
I enjoy watching all of your videos. I must say, it seems that there’s always a hint of bias for the underdawg car. I’d like to see both car’s owners race for true bragging rights. I own a K5 GT-line (I wish I owned the GT 2.5). As much as I want to see the K5 beat American muscle, I doubt that the Charger ever went into sport mode w/ Trac off in this video. ThAnks anyway for another fun video to watch! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Wow! If HMG continues on this trajectory, then Hyundai Motor Group will easily surpass Honda or any other “reliable” Japanese manufacturers. Their 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty speaks loads about their confidence level.
Hyundai already beat Honda. Toyota is next on the chopping block.
@@NinoNlkkl I disagree. It will be years before consumers stop eyeing HMG products, especially Kia, as cheap, suspect products. It will be up to our younger generations to propel it beyond a very long stretch of successful models from Honda. It’s definitely a possibility, but it hasn’t earned the same reliability reputation as Honda just yet.
@@NinoNlkkl I don't know what kind of shit you smoke but you be tripping to think trash Korean cars will beat Toyota in any ways...
Hyundai will never surpass Japanese manufacturers (except Subashit) but they are still very unreliable cars and cheap.
@@thesilentkiller555 HMG sales have already surpassed Honda sales in Europe since 2019 and Ford sales in USA since last year. It has already begun
NOT TO MENTION the Kia weighs 2,000lbs LESS than a Charger and it is Turbo Charged! 😂 Still gets Gapped by a 5.7 Hemi
It's ok bro let it go 😂. Btw the difference is 742 lb "kia 3534lb vs charger 4276lb", and 85hp "kia 290hp vs charger 375hp".
And the hemi loss
Nobody realized that the charger let off the races when the Kia pulled away.
I wish there was a charger that came with a Panaramic sunroof like the one in that Kia.
Kia took off half an hour after the charger who was using brake and gaz.
There is also a 10k price difference for these cars in my area. K5 are around 35k and Daytona chargers are 47k....
Damn I could get a scat pack for less than 47k near me
@@BigDunker345 right!?!
Go back in 6 months. The Dodge will be less expensive. De-pre-ci-a-tion?
I guess the stinger has a 6cyl I can't imagine pushing that car in sport+ consistently
Don't ignore K5 GT. It's legend now
I have the older with 273 HP, 269 ft-lbs. It doesn't jump out of the hole either. When it's moving however, you shift to first you must be careful not to snap your neck. (I have, and it hurts). It was never designed as a drag car, but a GT car for traveling with excellent acceleration and handling. My 2013 turbo model has enormous brakes, and the suspension is better than man high end cars (no names).