Kia K5 Horsepower & Torque (2021-2026)

The Kia K5, formerly known as the Optima, is a globally recognized mid-size sedan that transitioned to its current name in 2019, marking a new era for the model.

From 2021 to 2025, the K5 offered a range of powertrains, starting with a 1.6L turbocharged engine producing 180 horsepower and progressing to a 2.5L turbocharged engine delivering up to 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options included an 8-speed automatic and an 8-speed auto-shift manual, with both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations available.

The 2025 model stands out with its 2.5L engine, offering a balance of power and efficiency.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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2026 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The 2026 Kia K5 horsepower ranges from 191 hp to 290 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2026 Kia K5 torque ranges from 181 lb-ft to 311 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

Fifth Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The Kia K5 features a 2.5L engine with a horsepower range from 191 hp to 290 hp, depending on the transmission configuration.

Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft to 311 lb-ft, also influenced by the transmission type.

The vehicle is available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations, utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive or an 8-speed auto-shift manual transmission.

2024 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The Kia K5 offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with a 1.6L engine to 290 hp with a 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 311 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

Available drivetrains include front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission or an 8-speed auto-shift manual transmission.

2023 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The Kia K5 offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with a 1.6L engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 290 hp with a 2.5L engine, also in front-wheel drive. Torque varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 311 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine. The vehicle is available with both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive options, utilizing an automatic transmission.

2022 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The Kia K5 offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with a 1.6L engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 290 hp with a 2.5L engine, also in front-wheel drive.

Torque varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 311 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both utilizing an automatic transmission.

Available drivetrains include all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.

2021 Kia K5 Horsepower And Torque

The Kia K5 offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with the 1.6L engine to 290 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 311 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features an 8-speed automatic transmission, with all-wheel drive available for the 1.6L engine and front-wheel drive for the 2.5L engine.