Kia K5 gas mileage for Lubbock commuters

The Kia K5 is rated by the EPA at up to 37 mpg on the highway and 30 mpg combined, with city ratings in the mid-20s, and a Lubbock driver who keeps steady speeds on open highway can reach those highway numbers. Group 1 Kia Hub City, at 6006 19th Street, sells the K5 and can confirm the exact rating for the trim you choose.

The trim you pick matters as much as the roads you drive. The front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start posts the best combined figure at 30 mpg, so for a daily Lubbock commute it is the number to start from.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

What gas mileage does the Kia K5 get for Lubbock commuters?

The Kia K5 earns up to 37 mpg on the highway and 30 mpg combined from the EPA, with city ratings in the mid-20s depending on trim. Group 1 Kia Hub City sells the K5 new and can show the rating for the exact trim.

Each configuration carries its own rating, so each figure belongs only to the configuration it names.

The front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start leads every column. The base front-wheel-drive K5 with the S8 automatic comes close, at 36 mpg highway and 29 combined.

How many miles per gallon does each Kia K5 trim get?

The front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start posts the highest combined number, at 30 mpg.

Match the drive system and transmission on the window sticker to the row that applies, and the mpg follows the car.

Will a Lubbock commute on Loop 289 and 19th Street match the K5’s mpg?

The longer the stretch of open highway in your commute, the closer your mpg sits to the highway rating. The more stop-and-go driving you do, the closer it falls to the city number, and a Lubbock commute lands somewhere between the two.

Commute length adds to the picture. The mean travel time to work for Lubbock city is 17.5 minutes, according to the 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024).

Congestion adds to the bill too. Each auto commuter in the Lubbock urban area lost 22 hours to congestion delay in 2024 and burned 6 extra gallons of fuel (Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025). A driver on Loop 289 or 19th Street who sits in that delay will see the city number more than the highway one.

How much does a Kia K5 cost to fuel on a Lubbock commute?

At the K5’s combined rating, a Lubbock commuter can work out annual fuel use from daily miles and the local price per gallon. The combined figure blends city and highway driving into one number, which makes it the right starting point for a daily commute.

Multiply your daily miles by the days you drive each year, then divide by the combined mpg for your trim to get gallons used. Multiply those gallons by the price you pay at the pump to get the yearly bill.

On the K5 w/Stop-Start the combined rating is 30 mpg. The base front-wheel-drive K5 with the S8 automatic is rated at 29 mpg, and the AWD and the base with the AM-S8 automatic are rated at 27 mpg. Over a year of commuting, that spread changes what you spend on fuel.

Does the all-wheel-drive K5 cost more in gas than front-wheel drive?

Yes. The all-wheel-drive K5 rates 24 mpg city, 33 highway and 27 combined, while the front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start rates 26, 37 and 30. The AWD rates lower in all three measures, so it burns more fuel for each mile.

Traction is the reason to pay that cost. A Lubbock driver who does not need all-wheel drive keeps the front-wheel-drive K5 and its higher rating. The base front-wheel-drive K5 with the AM-S8 automatic matches the AWD at 33 highway and 27 combined, and rates one mpg lower in the city.

Where can a Lubbock buyer test drive and price a Kia K5?

Group 1 Kia Hub City, at 6006 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407, sells new Kia models including the K5, so a test drive and a price on the exact car start in one place.

One customer’s visit shows how the sales side can go for a buyer. In a July 2026 Google review, Chad C. wrote: “Such nice people. No hard sales and realistic prices.Ruben was so nice and knowledgeable. Andy in finance was very polite and nice to my daughter who was experiencing the sales process for the first time.”

Frequently asked questions

What is the Kia K5’s highway mpg?

The front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start is rated at 37 mpg on the highway, the highest of the four EPA ratings. The base front-wheel-drive K5 with the S8 automatic is rated at 36 mpg, and the AWD and the base with the AM-S8 automatic are rated at 33 mpg.

Is the Kia K5 good on gas for a daily commute?

The EPA rates the K5 at 27 to 30 mpg combined, depending on drive system and transmission. For a daily commute, the front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start gives the most miles for each gallon.

What is the best Kia K5 trim for fuel economy?

The front-wheel-drive K5 with Stop-Start has the best EPA rating in every column, at 26 mpg city, 37 highway and 30 combined. Starting prices run from $27,690 to $33,790 across the trims, so confirm the configuration on the car you want before you decide.

How big is the Kia K5’s fuel tank?

Kia’s specifications for the 2027 model year list a 15.8-gallon fuel tank for the K5. The figure applies to the whole K5 line, not to a single trim.

How many miles a gallon does a Kia K5 get?

The K5 carries a separate EPA rating for each drive system and transmission, so the mpg you get depends on the configuration you choose. The table above lists city, highway and combined figures for each one, and the combined number is the best starting point for a daily Lubbock commute because it blends city and highway driving. Bring your commute to Group 1 Kia Hub City at 6006 19th Street, and compare the rating for the exact K5 you want before you decide.

Group 1 Kia Hub City’s search finds your K5

Mileage only helps on the car you end up driving, so the step that counts is finding the exact K5 and its configuration. Our inventory search lists new Kia models, including the K5, and used cars from other brands. Our Google record, as of October 2026, is 4.5 stars across 2,127 reviews, with 81 in 100 of them five-star (Google, 2026).

Customers who buy with us name the people who helped them. In an August 2026 Google review, Christin E. wrote: “I had Pierce help me… and he didn’t give up until he got me in the car i wanted!!! What a wonderful experience!” In a June 2026 Google review, Alien S. wrote: “Excellent service, especially Luis the mechanic”

Group 1 Kia Hub City is where a Lubbock buyer can match a K5’s rating to the exact car. Bring your commute and the trim you want, and we will show you the figure before you decide.

Group 1 Kia Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (844) 402-3025.

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