2020 Kia Stinger Vs. Porsche Panamera

The four-door sports sedan class exists to combine the heart-racing thrill of a dynamic enthusiast vehicle with the practicality of a car that has five usable seats. Confidence is not at all hard to come by with 0-60 times that hover in the low five-second or high four-second range in this class. Additionally, with a focus on being true grand touring cars, the inside is comfortably-outfitted and decked out with the most cutting-edge information, entertainment and convenience technology available.

Today, we’re doing a comparison that would have shocked even the biggest Kia fan five years ago. The 2020 Kia Stinger, the latest incarnation of Kia’s world-beating sports gran turismo is up against the Porsche Panamera. Let’s see how they fare.

2020 Kia Stinger GT	Vs.	2020 Porsche Panamera
3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 (365 horsepower)	Engine (horsepower)	3.0-liter turbo V6 (330 horsepower)
4.7 seconds	0-60 acceleration time	5.4 seconds
167 MPH	Top track speed	164 MPH
40.9 cubic feet	Maximum cargo space	47.3 cubic feet
5 passengers	Base model seating	4 passengers
Top Safety Pick +	IIHS safety designation	Not recommended
10 years/100,000 miles	Powertrain warranty	4 years/50,000 miles
$39,500 (RWD)	MSRP	$86,300 (RWD)

Kia Stinger GT Offers Compelling Alternative to Panamera at Checks Notes Less Than Half the Price

Comparing the two side by side makes it clear that Porsche has constructed the Panamera as a way of trying to milk the brand without any of the iconic features common to the rest of the Volkswagen subsidiary’s lineup. The Panamera doesn’t, after all, have a mid-engine build. It also has four doors but still limits seating to four occupants.

On the other hand, the Kia Stinger entered the market as a high-value sports car from an expected source. In its short time, it’s won awards like Best Engine and Best Interior and qualified for a Top Safety Pick +, the highest honor from the esteemed Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

When you compare the two, it’s clear why the Stinger is the stronger choice. It has more power, a quicker acceleration time, a faster top track speed, more seating for passengers and Kia’s warranty which dwarfs Porsche’s by 6 years and 50,000 miles.

Oh…it’s also $46,800 less than the Panamera. You could get two Kia Stinger GTs and still have enough left over for a sizable down payment on a third for the same price as one Porsche Panamera.

We never thought we’d say it, but Kia clearly beats Porsche when it comes to the brands’ four-door sport sedan offerings. If you’re interested in test-driving the 2020 Kia Stinger, contact us today!