2025 Kia K5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.6s
- LXS FWD, 191 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 75 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 57 of 79 sedans (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXS FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 182 lb-ft | 3,230 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $27,190 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,291 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,190 |
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 290 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,596 lb | 161 | 12.4 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $33,290 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 182 lb-ft | 3,395 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $34,690 |
| GT-Line AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 182 lb-ft | 3,463 lb | 110 | 18.1 | 8.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $29,790 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 191 hp | LXS FWD | $27,190 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 290 hp | GT FWD | $33,290 | +$6,100 | $1,422 | +$142 |
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 | 4 | LXS FWD | $27,190 | 7.6 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 1 | GT FWD | $33,290 | 7.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LXS FWD: 191 hp, 30 mpg, $27,190. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $28,295 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | N Line FWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $28,875 | 6.7 s |
| Honda Civic | Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD | 200 hp | 49 mpg | $28,950 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota Camry | LE AWD | 232 hp | 50 mpg | $30,225 | 6.2 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 192 hp | 47 mpg | $31,250 | 7.5 s |
K5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Nissan Altima: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Kia K5.
| Measure | 2025 Kia K5 | 2025 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LXS FWD | SV AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.6 s | 7.2 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 182 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,401 lb |
| hp per ton | 118 | 107 |
| lb per hp | 16.9 | 18.7 |
| MSRP | $27,190 | $28,930 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree