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2021-2027 Kia K5 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 27–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 large car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2027 Kia K5 at a glance
The 2021-2027 Kia K5 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (26 configurations in all), rated 27–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,170 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027; 2024 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2021 and 2022.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2021-2027 Kia K5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,170–$2,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,190–$2,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 27–30 MPG | $2,190–$2,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,140–$2,430 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,140–$2,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,430 | First year |
What the 2027 w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$181
$2,170 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.62
Per 100 miles
$14.47
Five years
$10,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$910more a year
Class median $1,260 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Kia K5 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,190 to $2,170, $20 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| w/Stop-Start (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,170 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,440 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,440 |
2026 Kia K5 MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,190–$2,440/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,190.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| w/Stop-Start (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,190 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,270 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,410 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,440 |
2025 Kia K5 MPG
27–30 MPG · $2,190–$2,440/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,140 to $2,190, $50 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,190 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,270 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,410 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,440 |
2024 Kia K5 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Kia K5 as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Kia K5 MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,140–$2,430/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 31 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $2,140, $100 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,140 |
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,430 |
2022 Kia K5 MPG
27–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,430/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,040 |
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,130 |
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,430 |
2021 Kia K5 MPG
27–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,430/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,040 |
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S8) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,130 |
| K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,270 |
| K5 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,430 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,960
- Washington $2,740
- New York $2,170
- Florida $2,050
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 large car models.
Generations
- 2021-2027* (DL3)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2027 Kia K5 get?
EPA rates the 2021-2027 Kia K5 at 27–32 MPG combined across 26 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 32 MPG (29 city, 38 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2027 Kia K5?
The K5 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2027 Kia K5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia K5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,170 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,170–$2,440 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia K5 100 miles?
About $14.47 per 100 miles for the w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.47 and $16.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia K5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2027 Kia K5 compare with other large car configurations?
The w/Stop-Start 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,170 a year to fuel, $910 more than the class median of $1,260, and less than 4 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 50 rated large car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Kia K5 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,190 to $2,170, $20 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2027 against 4 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Kia K5 for that year.