2026 Kia K4 Hatchback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.4s
- K4 GT-Line Turbo FWD, 190 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 65 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 64 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K4 GT-Line Turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 190 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,265 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| GT-Line Turbo FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 190 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,338 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 7.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,890 |
| K4 LX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,932 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| K4 LXS FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,932 lb | 100 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| K4 EX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,000 lb | 98 | 20.4 | 8.5 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,080 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,990 |
| K4 GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,080 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | N/A |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,228 lb | 91 | 22.0 | 9.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,990 |
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. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 147 hp | EX FWD | $24,990 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 190 hp | GT-Line Turbo FWD | $28,890 | +$3,900 | $1,371 | +$91 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 6 of 8 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | EX FWD | $24,990 | 8.3 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | GT-Line Turbo FWD | $28,890 | 7.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the EX FWD: 147 hp, 30 mpg, $24,990. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 149 hp | 34 mpg | $22,600 | 8.6 s |
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $23,125 | 7.5 s |
| Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 158 hp | 34 mpg | $23,995 | 8.0 s |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $24,580 | 7.9 s |
| Honda Civic | LX FWD | 150 hp | 36 mpg | $24,695 | 8.1 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 191 hp | 32 mpg | $27,450 | 7.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Honda Civic: 2.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Honda Civic.
| Measure | 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback | 2026 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | K4 GT-Line Turbo FWD | Type R Base Style FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.4 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 315 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,265 lb | 3,188 lb |
| hp per ton | 116 | 198 |
| lb per hp | 17.2 | 10.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $46,895 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree