2021 Kia K5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.3s
- GT FWD, 290 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 47 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 54 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 290 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,534 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.3 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $30,590 |
| LX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $23,590 |
| LXS FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $24,590 |
| GT-Line FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,228 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $25,490 |
| LXS AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,322 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $26,690 |
| GT-Line AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,465 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 7.4 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $29,190 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,228 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.8 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,090 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6 | 180 hp | LX FWD | $23,590 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 290 hp | GT FWD | $30,590 | +$7,000 | $1,422 | +$222 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | LX FWD | $23,590 | 7.4 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 1 | GT FWD | $30,590 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 180 hp, 32 mpg, $23,590. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | Hybrid FWD | 212 hp | 48 mpg | $26,570 | 6.9 s |
K5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Hyundai Sonata: 0.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Kia K5 | 2021 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT FWD | SE FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.3 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 191 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,534 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 164 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | N/A |
| MSRP | $30,590 | $23,950 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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