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2027 Kia K5 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2021–2027 model years26 variantsUp to 32 MPG combined
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2027 Kia K5 Specs at a Glance

The 2027 Kia K5 gets 30 mpg combined on the 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,571 lbs, measures 192.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 27 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
30 mpg (26 city / 37 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2027 trims rate 27–30 mpg combined
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
Curb weight
3,571 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: K5 GT 4DR SEDAN
Length
192.9 in · 73.2 in wide · 56.7 in tall
Wheelbase
112.2 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2027 Kia K5 trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive233327
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive253629
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233327
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive263730

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Kia K5 — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2027Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive243327Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive293832Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive243227Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive293832Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 · 1.6LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline

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Kia K5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia K5?

The Kia K5 is EPA-rated at up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 38 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.

What engine does the 2027 Kia K5 have?

The Kia K5 uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Kia K5 are covered here?

This page documents 26 verified Kia K5 configurations across model years 2021–2027.

Which model year of the Kia K5 is the most fuel efficient?

The 2022 Kia K5 holds the highest combined rating at 32 MPG; the 2025 sits lowest at 30 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 7%) across the 7 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Kia K5 have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Kia K5 — 1.6L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2027 Kia K5 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Kia K5 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on Front-Wheel Drive.

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