Kia K5 Horsepower & Torque (2021 - 2025): How Much Power Does A K5 Have?

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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Fifth Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Kia K5 Horsepower

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

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

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

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

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.