Kia K5 DL3
Produced from 2020–present, the Kia K5 DL3 (DL3) is catalogued here with 3 powertrains. 3 petrol, spanning 180 to 290 hp. The quickest version, the GT 2.5 T-GDI, covers 0–100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. For fuel costs, the 1.6 T-GDI leads the range at 31 MPG (EPA combined). Externally it measures 4905 × 1859 × 1445 mm on a 2850 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Kia K5 DL3 was manufactured from 2020 – present (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 model years) as a sedan. Across 3 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 180 to 290 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 31.0 MPG combined (1.6 T-GDI).
Power range
180–290 hp
Quickest 0–100
5.8 s
Best combined
31 MPG
Length
4.91 m
01Decision support
Which K5 DL3 suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
1.6 T-GDI
31.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 13% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest K5 DL3.
Performance · quickest
GT 2.5 T-GDI
0–100 km/h in 5.8s · 290 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
Sweet spot · balance
2.5 GDI AWD
191 hp · 28.0 MPG
Sits mid-range for power without paying the fuel or price tax of the flagship trim. Usually the best value on the used market.
023 powertrains (3 petrol)
Full specifications
| Specification | 1.6 T-GDIPetrol | 2.5 GDI AWDPetrol | GT 2.5 T-GDIPetrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine code | Smartstream G1.6 | Smartstream G2.5 | Smartstream G2.5T |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.6L (1,598 cc) | 2.5L (2,497 cc) | 2.5L (2,497 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Power | 180 hp / 134 kW | 191 hp / 142 kW | 290 hp / 216 kW |
| Torque | 265 Nm / 195 lb-ft | 246 Nm / 181 lb-ft | 422 Nm / 311 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.5 s | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | |||
| City | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100km) | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100km) | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100km) |
| Highway | 37 MPG (6.4 L/100km) | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100km) | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100km) |
| Combined | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100km) | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100km) | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — | — |
| Battery | — | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | 155 g/km | 169 g/km | 187 g/km |
| Weight & Body | |||
| Curb weight | 1,475 kg (3,252 lbs) | 1,555 kg (3,428 lbs) | 1,640 kg (3,616 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2020–present | 2020–present | 2020–present |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Width
1,859 mm
73.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
112.2 in
Curb weight spans 1,475–1,640 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
K5 DL3: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Kia K5 DL3?
The Kia K5 DL3 lineup offers 3 petrol: 1.6 T-GDI (180 hp), 2.5 GDI AWD (191 hp), GT 2.5 T-GDI (290 hp).
How quick is the Kia K5 DL3 from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the GT 2.5 T-GDI, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8s, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) with the GT 2.5 T-GDI.
What is the most fuel-efficient Kia K5 DL3 trim?
The 1.6 T-GDI delivers the highest fuel economy at 31.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 3 powertrains, fuel economy spans 27–31 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Kia K5 DL3?
The Kia K5 DL3 was produced from 2020 – present, spanning the following model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Kia K5 DL3?
4905 mm long, 1859 mm wide, 1445 mm tall on a 2850 mm wheelbase (193.1 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Kia K5Certification data, 2020–2026
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2020 Kia K5, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Kia official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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