Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Kia K4 0–60 Times

The Kia K4 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Kia K4 is the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Kia K4 is the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line, which took 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 85.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Kia K4 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.66 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.94 seconds at 90.06 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.7sec 2025 GT-Line Turbo
Average 0–60 7.66sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.94sec @ 90.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.1sec 2025 GT-Line
2025 Kia K4

Across 5 verified runs, the Kia K4 ranges from 6.7 to 9.1 seconds 0–60, with a 7.66-second average.

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Kia K4 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 1 year

2025

Kia K4 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.66 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.94 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 35 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
#02
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.8 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
#03
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
#04
2025 Kia K4 LXS
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
88.2 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
29 C / 39 H / 29.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2025 Kia K4 LXS
#05
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 85.3 mph
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
85.3 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
29 C / 39 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line

How we verify Kia K4 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia K4 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Kia K4 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Kia K4 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Kia K4 on record is the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.30 seconds at 95.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Kia K4 is the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line, which takes 9.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Kia K4 reaches 60 mph in 7.66 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.94 seconds at roughly 90.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia K4 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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