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Kia K5 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Kia K5 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT, 6 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5833 rpm
    • Average torque: 215 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 2020 Kia K5 through generations

  • 1.6T-GDI —8 AT (265 Nm)
  • 2.0 LPI —6 AT (191 Nm)
  • 2.0 —6 AT (188 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6T-GDI 8 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 LPI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6T-GDI Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 LPI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.6T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 LPI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%