2022 Kia K5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- GT FWD, 290 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 60 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 58 of 90 sedans (2022).
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 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $31,190 |
| GT-Line AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,465 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $27,790 |
| GT-Line FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,228 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $26,190 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,228 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,690 |
| LX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $23,790 |
| LXS FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $24,790 |
| LXS AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 195 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $26,590 |
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 | $23,790 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 290 hp | GT FWD | $31,190 | +$7,400 | $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 | $23,790 | 7.4 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 1 | GT FWD | $31,190 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 180 hp, 32 mpg, $23,790. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | LX 1.5T CVT FWD | 192 hp | 33 mpg | $26,520 | 7.2 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid Blue FWD | 192 hp | 52 mpg | $27,350 | 7.3 s |
K5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Kia K5: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Kia K5.
| Measure | 2022 Kia K5 | 2022 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT FWD | Limited XT AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 260 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,534 lb | 3,779 lb |
| hp per ton | 164 | 138 |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| MSRP | $31,190 | $34,995 |
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
- Sources disagree