Petrol · 2021–2027
Kia K5
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia K5. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 8.7 L/100km: 32 mpg UK, 27 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 8.7 L/100km
- 2027 official
- UK mpg
- 32 mpg
- US mpg
- 27 mpg
- On a full tank
- 660 km
- 57.5 L tank
What a K5 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.61 per 100 km | $2,817 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.03 per 100 km | $2,334 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.45 per 100 miles | £1,711 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.12 per 100 miles | $2,176 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
DL3, 2020–2024
Specs for the 1.6 turbo (US K5); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- DL3
- Built
- 2020-2024
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,905 mm
- Width
- 1,859 mm
- Height
- 1,445 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,424 kg
- Boot
- 445 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 125 kW
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 57.5 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
Kia K5 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia K5?
The 2027 Kia K5 uses 8.7 L/100km by its official figures: 32 mpg in UK gallons and 27 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia K5 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,817 in New Zealand, $2,334 in Australia, £1,711 in United Kingdom, $2,176 in United States.
How far does a Kia K5 go on a full tank?
About 660 km (410 miles) from its 57.5 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia K5's boot?
445 L, for the 1.6 turbo (US K5).
Cars like the K5
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your K5 cost?
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