2019 Audi S5 vs. 2019 Kia Stinger

The 2019 Audi S5 is among the best cars there is from German automakers. It is fresh from a full redesign from 2018 and features minor changes that only made it look more attractive and perform better on the road.

One of the S5’s competitors is the 2019 Kia Stinger. Even as a newcomer in its class, the Stinger is surprisingly comparable to European luxury cars. It might not be as tempting as an Audi but there is no doubt that the Stinger is quite interesting too. Here is a comparison of the Stinger against the S5 to check whether it is truly worth a shot.

Design & Style

The S5 is slinky, to say the least. The elegance is attributed to its attractive styling that makes a great-looking exterior. The cabin also offers a new level of sophistication with its soft-touch, expensive materials. The high-quality finish is also amplified by the user-friendly features that it is equipped with.

The Stinger is a looker too with its graceful body proportions. It has a short overhang on the front but with a long hood and soaring roofline. Its luxury profile is on point and is almost the same with high-style Italian vehicles.

Technology & Safety

The luxurious quality of the S5 does not end on its appearance. It also has one of the best infotainment on its class with its set of dashboard-mounted infotainment displays. The Audi Virtual Cockpit is easy to use via the MMI infotainment system. The excellent quality of the Audio setup is a great pair to its powerful voice command system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard equipment, along with the latest driver-assistance gears.

There are also some impressive techs on the Stinger, starting with its standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The audio system has a good volume output but has limited natural speech detection for the voice command feature.

Performance

The S5 comes with a V-6 349-hp engine. The driving experience is top of the class especially with its driver engagement. The brakes are easy to modulate and the steering effort is light but effortlessly feels right.

The base engine of the Stinger is a 255 hp four-cylinder that is paired with an eight-speed AT. It stays well-behaved on the road, as long as you do not hammer on the pedal.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 Kia Stinger is lovely, no questions about that, but it was not able to reach the same level of sophistication that the 2019 Audi S5 has achieved. There are too many things to love about the S5 that it is impossible to even look the other way.

Ready to Schedule a 2019 Audi S5 Test Drive Today?

If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2019 Audi S5 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a 2019 Audi S5 test drive appointment.