The 2027 K5 is 193.1 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase, weighs from 3,230 to 3,596 pounds depending on trim, and holds 15.6 cubic feet of trunk on every configuration. The tables below carry the full specification set; for pricing and equipment by trim see the K5 trims page, and for the buying case see the K5 overview.

Engine Specifications

2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder (LXS, GT-Line)

Spec	Figure
Displacement	2,497 cc
Horsepower	186 hp at 6,100 rpm
Torque	178 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm
Valve train	Roller swing arm
Compression ratio	13.0:1
Transmission	8-speed automatic

Turbocharged 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder (GT)

Spec	Figure
Displacement	2,497 cc
Horsepower	290 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque	311 lb-ft at 1,650-4,000 rpm
Valve train	Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Transmission	8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic

Both engines run on regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, from a 15.8-gallon tank.

Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	Figure
Length	193.1 in
Width	73.2 in
Height	56.9 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in
Front/rear overhang	37.2 in / 43.7 in
Curb weight (LXS / GT-Line FWD / GT-Line AWD / GT)	3,230 / 3,291 / 3,463 / 3,596 lbs

Interior Dimensions

Measurement	Figure
Front/rear legroom	46.1 in / 35.2 in
Front/rear shoulder room	58.0 in / 56.1 in
Front/rear hip room	56.6 in / 56.6 in
Front headroom, without panoramic sunroof	40.2 in
Front headroom, with panoramic sunroof	38.4 in
Total interior volume	121.3 cu ft
Passenger volume	105.3 cu ft

The panoramic sunroof is standard on GT and available on GT-Line; both give up 1.8 inches of front headroom compared with LXS, which is never offered with a sunroof.

Capacity and Capability

Payload - gross vehicle weight rating minus curb weight - is the capacity figure that applies to this sedan, by configuration.

Configuration	GVWR	Curb weight	Payload
LXS	4,365 lbs	3,230 lbs	1,135 lbs
GT-Line (FWD)	4,365 lbs	3,291 lbs	1,074 lbs
GT-Line (AWD)	4,519 lbs	3,463 lbs	1,056 lbs
GT	4,608 lbs	3,596 lbs	1,012 lbs

Wheels, Tires, and Brakes

Trim	Wheels	Tires	Front / rear brakes
LXS	16-in alloy	205/65R16	12.0-in vented / 11.2-in solid
GT-Line	18-in alloy	235/45R18	12.0-in vented / 11.2-in solid
GT	19-in alloy	245/40R19	13.6-in vented / 12.8-in solid, green calipers

Suspension is MacPherson struts up front and a multilink rear axle on every trim. GT adds monotube shocks and a sport-tuned calibration, plus a quicker rack-and-pinion steering rack at 2.44 turns lock-to-lock against 2.6 turns on LXS and GT-Line. Turning circle is 36.0 feet and the coefficient of drag is 0.27 Cd, identical across the lineup.

Fuel Economy and Range

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
LXS	26	37	30
GT-Line (FWD)	25	36	29
GT-Line (AWD)	23	33	27
GT	23	33	27

EPA figures, all four configurations, per fueleconomy.gov. Every configuration runs on regular unleaded from the same 15.8-gallon tank.

Key Features by Trim

Feature	LXS	GT-Line	GT
Touchscreen navigation	not std	standard	standard
Power driver's seat	not std	standard	standard
Heated front seats	not std	standard	standard
Wireless phone charger	not std	standard	standard
Bose 12-speaker audio	not std	available	available
Panoramic sunroof	not std	available	standard
All-wheel drive	not std	available	not std

Safety and Compliance

Feature	LXS	GT-Line	GT
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist	standard	standard	standard
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist	standard	standard	standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	standard	standard	standard
Lane Keeping / Lane Following Assist	standard	standard	standard
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control	not std	standard	standard
Blind-Spot View Monitor	not std	not std	available
360-Degree Surround View Monitor	not std	not std	available

The compliance side of the safety suite - dual front and side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag, LATCH child-seat anchors, seatbelt pretensioners front and rear, electronic stability control and a tire-pressure monitoring system - is standard across every trim, with no gap between the LXS and the GT.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
Basic (bumper-to-bumper)	5-year/60,000-mile
Powertrain	10-year/100,000-mile
Anti-perforation (rust-through)	5-year/100,000-mile
Roadside assistance	5-year/60,000-mile

All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. The powertrain term applies to the original purchaser and to the purchaser of a Certified Pre-Owned Kia, and begins once the 5-year/60,000-mile basic coverage expires. For scheduled service and ownership costs, see the K5 maintenance and service page.

What These K5 Numbers Mean in Practice

Number	What it means for a buyer
73.2 in width	Clears a standard single-car garage bay with room on both sides for the doors
193.1 in length	Fits a typical compact parking space in downtown Reading or Allentown without overhang
36.0 ft turning circle	A tight U-turn on a two-lane borough street without a three-point turn
5.3 in ground clearance	Clears a typical curb cut and a modest gravel driveway; not built for anything rougher
15.6 cu ft trunk	A week of grocery runs or two large suitcases plus carry-ons for a weekend trip

None of these figures change on the daily runs this car actually makes: the 186-horsepower LXS or GT-Line handles the I-78 merge out of Hamburg toward Allentown without hesitation, and the 36.0-foot turning circle matters more on a tight Reading side street than a rating on a spec sheet ever suggests. Route 61 north toward Hawk Mountain climbs steadily rather than sharply, which is where the extra torque of the GT's turbo shows up more than at a stoplight, and the Lehigh Valley's stretch of US-222 rewards the same 30-mpg LXS on the highway portion of the commute.

Specifications FAQs

How long is the 2027 Kia K5?

193.1 inches, on a 112.2-inch wheelbase, identical across all three trims.

How much does the 2027 K5 weigh?

Curb weight runs from 3,230 pounds on the LXS to 3,596 pounds on the GT, with GT-Line at 3,291 pounds front-drive or 3,463 pounds with all-wheel drive.

What is the ground clearance of the 2027 K5?

5.3 inches, the same figure on every trim.

How much horsepower does the K5 GT have?

290 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 311 lb-ft of torque between 1,650 and 4,000 rpm, from a turbocharged 2.5-liter four through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

What is the trunk capacity of the 2027 K5?

15.6 cubic feet, the same on every trim.

What warranty does the 2027 K5 carry?

A 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile Roadside Assistance. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited.

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