2021 Kia K5

Exterior

2021 Kia K5 Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width:
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 73.2 in
  • Length: 193.1 in
  • Height: 56.9 in
  • Wheelbase: 112.2 in

2021 K5 has a relatively long wheelbase ( 112.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3115 - 3228 lbs.

Interior

2021 K5 - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 46.1 inHip Room: 56.6 inHead Room: 38.4 - 40.2 inShoulder Room: 58 in
2021 K5 - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.2 inHip Room: 56.6 inHead Room: 37.4 - 37.8 inShoulder Room: 56.1 in
2021 K5 - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

16 ft3

2021 K5 seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row room across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, K5 ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 16 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2021 K5 LX

2021 K5 LXS

2021 K5 GT-Line

2021 K5 EX

2021 K5 GT

Configuration
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
  • 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP$23,590$24,590$25,490$28,090$30,590
Engine1.6 L/981.6 L/981.6 L/981.6 L/982.5 L/152
HP180 hp180 hp180 hp180 hp290 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City27 - 29 MPG27 - 29 MPG27 - 29 MPG27 - 29 MPG24 MPG
Highway37 - 38 MPG37 - 38 MPG37 - 38 MPG37 - 38 MPG32 MPG
Combined31 - 32 MPG31 - 32 MPG31 - 32 MPG31 - 32 MPG27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,800 - $1,850$1,800 - $1,850$1,800 - $1,850$1,800 - $1,850$2,100

2021 K5 Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $690 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, K5

Safety

2021 Kia K5 Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2021 Kia K5 Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2021 Kia K5 Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 47
  • Recalls: 5

2021 K5 Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed forty-seven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.

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Last updated on Jan 28, 2021 - 07:00:11 ET
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