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Kia · model year 2027
2027 Kia K4 4DR with DMS
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 30 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #30 of 105 - 53 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #53 of 401 - 281 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #281 of 539 - 08 Kia cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 908 - 202 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #202 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Kia K4 4DR with DMS is a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. It returns 33 MPG combined, with 29 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 269 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 33 MPG combined fuel economy
- 39 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive with automatic transmission
- $2,050 listed annual fuel cost
Watch for
- 29 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure
- Gasoline fuel is specified
- 269 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline midsize car Highway drivers who can use the 39 MPG rating Buyers seeking front-wheel drive and an automatic
For a midsize-car buyer, this Kia centers the decision on a 33 MPG combined rating and a stated $2,050 yearly fuel bill. Highway commuters get the stronger 39 MPG number, while city-heavy drivers should plan around 29 MPG. The setup is conventional: gasoline, front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its 269-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is another part of the ownership picture. Compare those figures with other midsize cars before deciding.
What it is
The 2027 Kia K4 4DR with DMS is a midsize car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic AV-S1 transmission.
The figure to watch is 33 MPG combined. That rating blends the car's 29 MPG city figure with its 39 MPG highway figure.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 29 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 39 MPG. The 33 MPG combined number is the single figure for comparing its overall fuel use with other cars.
The car's tailpipe output is listed at 269 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,050. That figure goes with the gasoline powertrain and the 33 MPG combined rating.
How it compares
The K4 4DR with DMS sits in the EPA Midsize Cars class.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 39 MPG highway rating is especially relevant when much of your driving is on the highway.
Trade-offs
The rated gap between city and highway use is 10 MPG: 29 in town versus 39 on the highway. Your mix of roads will determine which figure is more useful to you.
It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline setup and front-wheel drive.
Verdict
The K4 4DR with DMS is a straightforward midsize car for drivers measuring fuel use by MPG and yearly dollars. Its combined rating gives a clear baseline, while the highway number rewards longer-road driving. The $2,050 annual fuel-cost figure makes the running budget easy to place alongside other cars. Choose it when a front-drive gasoline powertrain and automatic transmission match your daily routes.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 33 MPG
- City MPG
- 29 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 39 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 269 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S1)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Kia K4 4DR with DMS's combined MPG?
It is rated at 33 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The K4 4DR with DMS is rated at 29 MPG city and 39 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic AV-S1 transmission.
Is the 2027 Kia K4 4DR with DMS front-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What class of car is it?
It is classified as a Midsize Car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 269 grams of CO2 per mile.
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