2026 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 49 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 290 hp | 311 lb-ft | 3,596 lb | 161 | 12.4 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $33,590 |
| GT-Line AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,463 lb | 110 | 18.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $30,090 |
| LXS FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,230 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 7.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $27,490 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,291 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $28,490 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 191 hp | 181 lb-ft | 3,395 lb | 113 | 17.8 | 7.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $34,990 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 191 hp | LXS FWD | $27,490 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 290 hp | GT FWD | $33,590 | +$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 | $27,490 | 7.1 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 1 | GT FWD | $33,590 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LXS FWD: 191 hp, 30 mpg, $27,490. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $28,395 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid Blue FWD | 192 hp | 51 mpg | $29,200 | 7.5 s |
| Honda Civic | Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD | 200 hp | 49 mpg | $29,395 | 6.9 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | N Line FWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $29,600 | 6.7 s |
| Toyota Camry | LE AWD | 232 hp | 50 mpg | $31,125 | 6.2 s |
K5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 5.7 s. More hp per ton: 2026 Hyundai Sonata.
| Measure | 2026 Kia K5 | 2026 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT FWD | N Line FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,596 lb | 3,534 lb |
| hp per ton | 161 | 164 |
| lb per hp | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| MSRP | $33,590 | $36,050 |
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