2026 Kia K5 mpg
Combined mpg, LXS FWD
30mpg
- 26 city, 37 highway.
- Top 31% of 59 sedans (2026).
- 5 trims: 27 to 30 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 | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | 15.8 | 474 | $1,280 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | 15.8 | 458 | $1,324 |
| EX FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | 15.8 | 458 | $1,324 |
| GT-Line AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | 15.8 | 427 | $1,422 |
| GT FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | 15.8 | 427 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
LXS FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $50.56
- Top trim: EX FWD. $1,324 a year. $44 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
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
LXS FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | SV FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | Sport AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Accord | LX FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 51 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback | EX FWD | 30 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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