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Kia · model year 2027
2027 Kia K4 Hatchback
Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
Where it places
- 27 Fuel-efficient large cars
Ordered by combined MPG #27 of 114 - 104 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #104 of 401 - 282 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #282 of 539 - 09 Kia cars
Every model year, newest first #9 of 908 - 298 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #298 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient large cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Kia K4 Hatchback is a gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 30 MPG combined, split between 28 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,250, with tailpipe emissions of 289 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 30 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic transmission
- 2.0 L four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 28 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
- Annual fuel cost estimated at $2,250
- Gasoline powertrain
- 289 g of tailpipe CO2 per mile
- EPA class: Large Cars
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline hatchback with front-wheel drive Mixed driving where highway miles are common Shoppers comparing large-car fuel economy
The K4 Hatchback centers on a 30 MPG combined EPA rating, with a meaningful gap between city and highway use. Its gasoline powertrain, front-wheel drive, and automatic transmission keep the setup straightforward. A listed annual fuel cost of $2,250 gives buyers a concrete ownership number, while 289 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile adds an emissions measure. It makes sense for shoppers who want this body and drivetrain combination and whose driving can take advantage of the 34 MPG highway rating.
What it is
The 2027 Kia K4 Hatchback is a car in the EPA Large Cars class. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission identified as AV-S1.
Power comes from a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine. The figure to start with is 30 MPG combined.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 28 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.
Its tailpipe output is 289 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,250. That is the listed gasoline cost for a year of driving under the EPA estimate.
How it compares
For a side-by-side check, use the K4 Hatchback's 30 MPG combined figure, then look at its 28 city and 34 highway split against other Kia cars. The same approach works when browsing fuel-efficient cars.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a gasoline hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, while keeping one clear combined-MPG figure in view.
Its highway rating favors drivers whose routes include more open-road miles than city traffic.
Trade-offs
The 34 MPG highway rating is higher than its 28 MPG city rating, so frequent stop-and-go driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel.
It runs on gasoline and produces 289 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. The EPA classifies it as a Large Car, which is useful context when comparing it with smaller cars.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Kia K4 Hatchback if a gasoline car with front-wheel drive matches your driving and you want an automatic transmission. Its 30 MPG combined rating gives you a simple planning number, while the city and highway figures show where that number comes from. The $2,250 annual fuel estimate makes running cost part of the decision. Consider the model's Large Cars classification and 289-gram-per-mile tailpipe figure alongside the fuel economy before choosing it.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 30 MPG
- City MPG
- 28 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 289 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S1)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Kia K4 Hatchback's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 28 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,250.
What engine does the K4 Hatchback use?
It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 2027 K4 Hatchback front-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic transmission, listed as AV-S1.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 289 grams per mile.
What EPA class is this Kia?
The EPA class is Large Cars.
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