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2021 K5 Specifications

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2021 Kia K5 Specifications
EngineLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Type1.6L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) GAMMA-II1.6L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) GAMMA-II1.6L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) GAMMA-II1.6L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) GAMMA-II2.5L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) THETA-III
Displacement (cc)1,598 cc1,598 cc1,598 cc1,598 cc2,497 cc
Bore x stroke (mm)75.6 mm X 89 mm75.6 mm X 89 mm75.6 mm X 89 mm75.6 mm X 89 mm88.5 mm x 101.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:1
Horsepower180 HP @ 5,500 rpm180 HP @ 5,500 rpm180 HP @ 5,500 rpm180 HP @ 5,500 rpm290 HP @ 5,800 rpm
Torque195 lb.-ft @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm195 lb.-ft @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm195 lb.-ft @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm195 lb.-ft @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm311 lb.-ft @ 1,650 - 4,000 rpm
BlockAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
HeadAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Valve SystemDOHC, four valves / cylinder with Continuously Variable
Valve Duration (CVVD)		DOHC, four valves / cylinder with Continuously Variable
Valve Duration (CVVD)		DOHC, four valves / cylinder with Continuously Variable
Valve Duration (CVVD)		DOHC, four valves / cylinder with Continuously Variable
Valve Duration (CVVD)		DOHC, four valves / cylinder
Fuel Injection SystemGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Gasoline Direct Injection and Multi Port Injection (GDI + MPI)
Rec. FuelRegular UnleadedRegular UnleadedRegular UnleadedRegular UnleadedRegular Unleaded
Cooling SystemWater Cooled Circulation, Centrifugal Belt Driver Water PumpWater Cooled Circulation, Centrifugal Belt Driver Water PumpWater Cooled Circulation, Centrifugal Belt Driver Water PumpWater Cooled Circulation, Centrifugal Belt Driver Water PumpWater Cooled Circulation, Centrifugal Belt Driver Water Pump
Coolant Capacity (litres)4.53 (Chassis only) 2.7 (Engine only)4.53 (Chassis only) 2.7 (Engine only)4.53 (Chassis only) 2.7 (Engine only)4.53 (Chassis only) 2.7 (Engine only)4.55 (Chassis only) 3.3 (Engine only)
Emission Control SystemULEV 70 - LEV IIIULEV 70 - LEV IIIULEV 70 - LEV IIIULEV 70 - LEV IIIULEV 70 - LEV III
Fuel tank capacity (gal.)14.8 gallons15.8 gallons15.8 gallons15.8 gallons15.8 gallons
Electrical SystemLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Battery (AH) / (CCA)12V, 70AH, 760CCA12V, 70AH, 760CCA12V, 70AH, 760CCA12V, 70AH, 760CCA12V, 70AH, 760CCA
Alternator13.5V, 130A13.5V, 130A13.5V, 130A13.5V, 130A13.5V, 150A
Starter12V, 1.3KW12V, 0.9KW12V, 0.9KW12V, 0.9KW12V, 1.2KW
DrivetrainLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Transmission Gear Ratios: 8-speed automatic transmission-----
First4.717:14.717:14.717:14.717:1-
Second2.906:12.906:12.906:12.906:1-
Third1.864:11.864:11.864:11.864:1-
Fourth1.423:11.423:11.423:11.423:1-
Fifth1.224:11.224:11.224:11.224:1-
Sixth1.000:11.000:11.000:11.000:1-
Seventh0.790:10.790:10.790:10.790:1-
Eighth0.635:10.635:10.635:10.635:1-
Reverse3.239:13.239:13.239:13.239:1-
Final gear ratio3.367:13.367:1 (FWD) / 3.51:1 (AWD)3.367:1 (FWD) / 3.51:1 (AWD)3.367:1-
Clutch typeTorque converterTorque converterTorque converterTorque converter-
Transmission Gear Ratios: 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission-----
First----3.643:1
Second----2.304:1
Third----2.217:1
Fourth----1.321:1
Fifth----0.884:1
Sixth----0.703:1
Seventh----0.791:1
Eighth----0.660:1
Reverse----3.697:1
Final gear ratio----4.077:1 / 2.944:1
Clutch type----Dual Friction Clutch (wet)
Exterior DimensionsLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Wheelbase (in.)112.2 in.112.2 in.112.2 in.112.2 in.112.2 in.
Length (in.)193.1 in.193.1 in.193.1 in.193.1 in.193.1 in.
Width (in.)73.2 in.73.2 in.73.2 in.73.2 in.73.2 in.
Height (in.)56.9 in.56.9 in.56.9 in.56.9 in.56.9 in.
Track, Front (in.)64.3 in.64.3 in.63.7 in.63.7 in.63.4 in.
Track, Rear (in.)64.6 in.64.6 in.64.0 in.64.0 in.63.7 in.
Overhang, front (in.)37.2 in. 37.2 in. 37.2 in. 37.2 in. 37.2 in.
Overhang, rear (in.)43.7 in. 43.7 in. 43.7 in. 43.7 in. 43.7 in.
Min. Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 in.5.3 in.5.3 in.5.3 in.5.3 in.
Interior DimensionsLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Head room-----
Front (in.)40.2 in.40.2 in.40.2 in.--
Rear (in.)37.8 in.37.8 in.37.8 in.--
Head room with Panoramic Sunroof-----
Front (in.)--38.4 in. 38.4 in. 38.4 in.
Rear (in.)--37.437.437.4
Leg room-----
Front (in.)46.1 in.46.1 in.46.1 in.46.1 in.46.1 in.
Rear (in.)35.2 in.35.2 in.35.2 in.35.2 in.35.2 in.
Shoulder room-----
Front (in.)58.0 in.58.0 in.58.0 in.58.0 in.58.0 in.
Rear (in.)56.1 in.56.1 in.56.1 in.56.1 in.56.1 in.
Hip room-----
Front (in.)56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.
Rear (in.)56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.56.6 in.
Total interior capacity (cu. ft.)121.3 cu. ft.121.3 cu. ft.121.3 cu. ft.121.3 cu. ft.121.3 cu. ft.
Passenger capacity (cu. ft.)105.3 cu. ft.105.3 cu. ft.105.3 cu. ft.105.3 cu. ft.105.3 cu. ft.
Cargo area capacity (cu. ft.)16.0 cu. ft.16.0 cu. ft.16.0 cu. ft.16.0 cu. ft.16.0 cu. ft.
Coefficient of drag (Cd)0.270.270.270.270.27
Chassis/SuspensionLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Front suspensionMacPherson strutMacPherson strutMacPherson strutMacPherson strutMacPherson strut: Sport-Tuned
Rear suspensionMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-link: Sport-Tuned
Shock AbsorberGasGasGasGasGas: Sport-Tuned
SteeringLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Type / Power SourceRack and pinion, Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Rack and pinion, Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Rack and pinion, Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Rack and pinion, Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Rack and pinion, Rack and pinion Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS)
Turns, lock-to-lock2.602.602.602.602.44
Turning radius, curb-to-curb (ft.)18.0 ft.18.0 ft.18.0 ft.18.0 ft.18.0 ft.
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.)36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.
BrakesLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
TypeHydraulic, vacuum power-assistedHydraulic, vacuum power-assistedHydraulic, vacuum power-assistedHydraulic, vacuum power-assistedHydraulic, vacuum power-assisted
Brake Type front/rearVentilated disc / Solid discVentilated disc / Solid discVentilated disc / Solid discVentilated disc / Solid discVentilated disc / Solid disc
Size (in.) front/rear12.0 in. / 11.2 in.12.0 in. / 11.2 in.12.0 in. / 11.2 in.12.0 in. / 11.2 in.13.6 in. / 12.8 in.
Parking brake typeElectronic parking brake with auto holdElectronic parking brake with auto holdElectronic parking brake with auto holdElectronic parking brake with auto holdElectronic parking brake with auto hold
Wheels/TiresLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Wheel Size (in.)6.5J x 16 alloy6.5J x 16 alloy7.5J x 18 alloy7.5J x 18 alloy8.0J x 19 alloy
Tire SizeP205/65R16 95HP205/65R16 95HP235/45R18 94VP235/45R18 94VP245/40R19 94W
Spare TireTemporary Steel WheelTemporary Steel WheelTemporary Steel WheelTemporary Steel WheelTemporary Steel Wheel
Tire SizeT125/80D16T125/80D16T125/80D16T125/80D16T135/80D18
Curb WeightLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
FWD3,115 lbs.3,148 lbs.3,228 lbs.3,228 lbs.TBD
AWD-TBDTBD--
GVWRLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
FWD4,354 lbs.4,354 lbs.4,354 lbs.4,354 lbs.TBD
AWD-TBDTBD--
Weight Distribution (Front / Rear)-----
FWD61% / 39%61% / 39%60% / 40%60% / 40%TBD
AWD-TBDTBD--
Fuel EconomyLX 1.6TLXS 1.6TGT-Line 1.6TEX 1.6TGT 2.5T
Automatic Transmission (est.) FWD-----
City29272727-
Highway38373737-
Combined32313131-
Automatic Transmission (est.) AWD-----
City-2626--
Highway-3434--
Combined-2929--
Dual Clutch transmission (est)-----
City----TBD
Highway----TBD
Combined----TBD
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Does the 2021 k5 share the engine with another model? Trying to find an oil filter
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1321k5fan said:
Does the 2021 k5 share the engine with another model? Trying to find an oil filter
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2020-2021 hyundai sonata. I could only find 3 different brands. Kia factory 26350-2M000
Wix and napa gold, I'll post the numbers as soon as I get home, have them written down. But k&N, bosch, Fram, Purolator, that I know of doesn't make filters yet for our or our sister car yet.
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I just went with oem for now to change the break in oil. Hopefully in 3 4 months k&n will have something.
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