2021 Kia K5
Large Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
32
Combined MPG
29
City MPG
38
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Kia K5
- Combined fuel economy: 32 MPG (29 city / 38 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,850
- CO₂ emissions: 277 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 6
Specifications
| Make | Kia |
| Model | K5 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Large Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.6L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 7/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 7/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $1,500 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 6 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1641 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $137 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $11¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Kia K5 — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 30 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 31 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 31 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 32 | = |
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