All K5 trims come equipped with a turbocharged I-4 engine. A standard powertrain is a 1.6-liter unit that makes 180 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The standard 2022 K5 FWD hits 60 mph in 7.8 seconds.
The sportiest K5 is the GT model which has a more powerful 2.5-liter turbo-four that cranks 290 horses and 311 pound-feet of torque. The GT gets an exclusive eight-speed dual-clutch automatic as the Sonata N Line model. AWD is not available. The GT 0-60 acceleration time drops to 5.4 seconds.
Powering the 2022 Kia K5 is a 1.6-liter I4 that makes 180 hp @ 5500 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm. It is mated to a 8-speed Automatic w/OD. The 2022 Kia K5 takes 8.1 seconds to get to 60 mph from a standstill and - seconds for the quarter-mile. The 2022 Kia K5 can reach a top speed of 118 km/h with this engine configuration.
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2022 Kia K5 0-60, Top Speed and Quarter-Mile
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|
LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 8 sec | 118 mph |
LXS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 5.8 sec | 155 mph |
GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 7 sec | 155 mph |
EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 7.8 sec | 118 mph |
LXS 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 10.4 sec | 155 mph |
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2022 Kia K5 vs. Competitor's 0-60, Top Speed and Quarter-Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Camry | 5.1 - 8.2 sec | 14.2 - 15.9 sec | 126 - 152 mph | - |
| 2022 Honda Accord | 7.2 sec | - | 116 mph | - |
| 2022 Kia K5 | 5.8 - 10.4 sec | - | 118 - 155 mph | - |
| 2022 Mazda 3 | 8.1 sec | 16 sec | 131 mph | 169 ft. |
2021 Kia K5 0-60, Top Speed and Quarter-Mile
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 8 sec | 16.3 sec | 137 mph | 163 ft. |
LXS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) LXS 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl 8A) EX 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl 8A) +1 More | 5.8 sec | - | - | - |
GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 7 sec | - | 128 mph | - |
GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 7.4 sec | - | - | - |
EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 8A) | 7.8 sec | - | 128 mph | - |
2021 Kia K5 vs. Competitor's 0-60, Top Speed and Quarter-Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Top Speed | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | 4.9 sec | - | 155 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 7.5 - 8.1 sec | 16 sec | 145 - 157 mph | 167 ft. | 113 ft. |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 7.8 - 7.9 sec | 15.9 sec | 150 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Jaguar XF | 6.4 - 6.5 sec | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 Kia K5 | 5.8 - 8 sec | 16.3 sec | 128 - 137 mph | 163 ft. | - |
| 2021 Audi A7 | 5.2 sec | - | 130 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 3.4 - 5.1 sec | - | 191 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 5.8 - 8 sec | 16 sec | 119 - 140 mph | 176 ft. | 120 ft. |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | 9 - 9.5 sec | 16.9 sec | 112 - 120 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | 8.2 - 8.8 sec | - | 139 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | 5.1 - 7.6 sec | 15.7 sec | 134 - 135 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Honda Accord | 7.2 sec | 14.8 - 15.9 sec | 115 - 150 mph | 171 ft. | 116 ft. |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | 5.6 - 5.9 sec | - | 155 mph | - | - |
| 2021 Volvo S90 | 5.4 - 5.7 sec | - | 130 mph | - | - |
