Kia K4 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Kia K4 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 7 DCT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5850 rpm
    • Average torque: 221 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1423 kg / 3138 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2053 kg / 4527 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Kia K4 through generations

  • 1.8i —6 AT (176 Nm)
  • 1.6 GDI —7 DCT (265 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8i 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 1.6 GDI 7 DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8i Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    1.6 GDI Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Kia K4 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 DCT, 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5967 rpm
      • Average torque: 211 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1442 kg / 3180 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2072 kg / 4569 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Kia K4 through generations

  • 1.6 GDI —7 DCT (265 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 AT (192 Nm)
  • 1.8i —6 MT (176 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 GDI 7 DCT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 1.8i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 GDI Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    1.8i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%