MPG AtlasKia K5 MPG
EPA fuel economy for 26 Kia K5 trims sold from 2021 to 2027. Best ever: 32 MPG (2022 K5). Latest model year 2027: 27 to 30 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Kia K5 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Kia K5 to fuel is the K5 w/Stop-Start, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The K5 AWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) costs $2,310, so the thriftier trim saves $230 a year and $1,150 over five years.
| 2027 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 w/Stop-Start | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 30 | $2,080 | cheapest |
| K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | $2,150 | +$70 |
| K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 27 | $2,310 | +$230 |
| K5 AWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | $2,310 | +$230 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Kia K5 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30 | 26 | 37 | K5 w/Stop-Start, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2026 | 30 | 26 | 37 | K5 w/Stop-Start, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2025 | 30 | 26 | 37 | K5, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2024 | 31 | 27 | 37 | K5, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2023 | 31 | 27 | 37 | K5, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2022 | 32 | 29 | 38 | K5, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2021 | 32 | 29 | 38 | K5, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
Every Kia K5 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | K5 w/Stop-Start | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 296 | $2,080 |
| 2027 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 306 | $2,150 |
| 2027 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
| 2027 | K5 AWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 333 | $2,310 |
| 2026 | K5 w/Stop-Start | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 298 | $2,080 |
| 2026 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 310 | $2,150 |
| 2026 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
| 2026 | K5 AWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2025 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 298 | $2,080 |
| 2025 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 310 | $2,150 |
| 2025 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
| 2025 | K5 AWD | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 2024 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 293 | $2,010 |
| 2024 | K5 AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 316 | $2,230 |
| 2024 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 332 | $2,310 |
| 2023 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 293 | $2,010 |
| 2023 | K5 AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 316 | $2,230 |
| 2023 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 332 | $2,310 |
| 2022 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 | 277 | $1,950 |
| 2022 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 292 | $2,010 |
| 2022 | K5 AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 316 | $2,230 |
| 2022 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 332 | $2,310 |
| 2021 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 | 277 | $1,950 |
| 2021 | K5 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 291 | $2,010 |
| 2021 | K5 AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | 312 | $2,150 |
| 2021 | K5 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 332 | $2,310 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2027 Large Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra | 127 | 134 | 120 |
| 2027 Audi S6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) | 103 | 106 | 100 |
| 2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (21 inch Summer Tires) | 92 | 91 | 92 |
| 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 | 86 | 93 | 79 |
| 2027 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue | 51 | 47 | 56 |
| 2027 BMW 740 Sedan | 27 | 24 | 31 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Kia K5?
The most efficient Kia K5 the EPA has rated is the 2022 K5 at 32 MPG combined (29 city, 38 highway).
What MPG does the 2027 Kia K5 get?
2027 Kia K5 trims range from 27 to 30 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Kia K5 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2027 K5 is the lowest rated at 27 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Kia K5 for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Kia K5 to fuel is the K5 w/Stop-Start, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The K5 AWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) costs $2,310, so the thriftier trim saves $230 a year and $1,150 over five years.
More from Kia: every Kia model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Large Cars.