2023 Kia K5 mpg
Combined mpg, LXS FWD
31mpg
- 27 city, 37 highway.
- Top 25% of 78 sedans (2023).
- 5 trims: 27 to 31 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXS FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| GT-Line FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 15.8 | 490 | $1,239 |
| GT-Line AWD | 1.6L | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 15.8 | 442 | $1,371 |
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 15.8 | 427 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
LXS FWD, 31 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,239
- Per month
- $103
- Per mile
- 10.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $50.56
- Top trim: GT FWD. $1,422 a year. $184 more than the LXS FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.7 | $8.65 |
| 300 miles | 8.1 | $25.95 |
| 500 miles | 13.5 | $43.24 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.0 | $86.49 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $89
- Per year
- $1,074
- Miles a month
- 867
LXS FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 31 mpg good? Yes. Beats 86% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | LS Fleet FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2023 Subaru Legacy | AWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 33 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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