2026 Kia K5 Specs
3 powertrain configurations on federal record for the 2026 Kia K5: 2.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline, in All-Wheel Drive and Front-Wheel Drive, rated up to 29 MPG combined by the EPA.
Source: EPA federal records (fueleconomy.gov) · Updated 2026-10-26 · By CarWhere Research
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 |
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Frequently asked questions
What engines does the 2026 Kia K5 have?
One powertrain on federal record: 2.5L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline, offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S8) and All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive. The full per-configuration table is above.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia K5 get?
EPA combined ratings run 27–29 MPG depending on configuration — the table above shows city/highway/combined for each engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
How do I get the specs for my exact VIN?
These are the federal-record configurations for the 2026 Kia K5 overall. For one specific vehicle — its exact engine, trim, factory options, and original window sticker — decode the 17-character VIN free at carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. EPA's public vehicle dataset (fueleconomy.gov) — the federal record of every US-market configuration since 1984 — refreshed 2026-10-26. Public-domain data; republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).