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2027 Kia K4 / K4 Hatchback
Quick take
- Best value: Sedan LX ($23,635), because it scores 65, within 4 points of the top-scoring Hatch EX (69), for $2,700 less.
- Price spread: $23,635 (Sedan LX) to $30,235 (Hatch GT-Line Turbo) delivered (range: $6,600).
- Same on every trim shown: front-wheel drive.
- Top trim (Hatch GT-Line Turbo, +$6,600): compared with the Sedan LX, published figures show 190 hp vs 147 hp; 195 lb-ft vs 132 lb-ft; 28 mpg vs 33 mpg; 22.2 cu ft cargo vs 14.6 cu ft cargo.
Built only from the published numbers on this page. How we pick best value.
Lot Wisdom Score by trim
Standard weights, fixed ranges for the Car (sedan / hatchback) class. Tap a trim to see each part (0–100). Gray zero = the maker hasn't published it. Gray dash = the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted it yet, so it isn't counted.
Score method updated October 2026: official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA stars are used when posted, and a number the EPA or NHTSA hasn't posted yet is left out instead of counting 0. What changed.
69Hatch EX$26,335
- Delivered price$26,33579
- Fuel economy30 mpg combined33
- Cargo22.2 cu ft81
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 HATCHBACK 5 HB ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
68Hatch GT-Line$27,335
- Delivered price$27,33576
- Fuel economy30 mpg combined33
- Cargo22.2 cu ft81
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 HATCHBACK 5 HB ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
67Hatch GT-Line Turbo$30,235
- Delivered price$30,23566
- Fuel economy28 mpg combined27
- Cargo22.2 cu ft81
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 HATCHBACK 5 HB ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power190 hp / 195 lb-ft34
65Sedan LX$23,635
- Delivered price$23,63588
- Fuel economy33 mpg combined43
- Cargo14.6 cu ft31
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
64Sedan LXS$24,835
- Delivered price$24,83584
- Fuel economy33 mpg combined43
- Cargo14.6 cu ft31
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
64Sedan EX$25,835
- Delivered price$25,83581
- Fuel economy33 mpg combined43
- Cargo14.6 cu ft31
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
63Sedan GT-Line$26,835
- Delivered price$26,83577
- Fuel economy33 mpg combined43
- Cargo14.6 cu ft31
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power147 hp / 132 lb-ft7
60Sedan GT-Line Turbo$29,735
- Delivered price$29,73568
- Fuel economy28 mpg combined27
- Cargo14.6 cu ft31
- Crash tests5-star NHTSA overall (2027 KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD)100
- Warranty5 yr basic + 10 yr powertrain100
- Towingn/an/a
- Power190 hp / 195 lb-ft34
Trims shown are the ones covered in our review.
Offers and information
Offers change monthly and vary by region and credit. Confirm with your dealer.
Crash-test safety ratings
- K4 FWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★☆4 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★★5 of 59.9% rollover chance
- K4 Hatchback FWDOverall★★★★★5 of 5Front★★★★☆4 of 5Side★★★★★5 of 5Rollover★★★★★5 of 59.9% rollover chance
NHTSA crash-test stars, 5 is best. Compare only with cars of similar size and weight. The overall stars are one part of the Lot Wisdom Score; front, side and rollover are shown for information only.
Check other model years or models at NHTSA.
- NHTSANHTSA 5-Star ratings: look up your model
- IIHSCrash-test ratings: 2026 Kia K4 / K4 Hatchback (2026 model year; 2027 not listed yet)
What fuel will cost
Gas price starts at the U.S. average for regular, week of Oct 12, 2026 (EIA). Change it to your local price.
Average new car (about 28 mpg): $9,280 for 5 years.
- Hatch EX$8,660 for 5 yrsEPA 30 mpg combined · $1,730/yr
$620 less than the average new car - Hatch GT-Line$8,660 for 5 yrsEPA 30 mpg combined · $1,730/yr
$620 less than the average new car - Hatch GT-Line Turbo$9,280 for 5 yrsEPA 28 mpg combined · $1,860/yr
about the same as the average new car - Sedan LX$7,870 for 5 yrsEPA 33 mpg combined · $1,570/yr
$1,410 less than the average new car - Sedan LXS$7,870 for 5 yrsEPA 33 mpg combined · $1,570/yr
$1,410 less than the average new car - Sedan EX$7,870 for 5 yrsEPA 33 mpg combined · $1,570/yr
$1,410 less than the average new car - Sedan GT-Line$7,870 for 5 yrsEPA 33 mpg combined · $1,570/yr
$1,410 less than the average new car - Sedan GT-Line Turbo$9,280 for 5 yrsEPA 28 mpg combined · $1,860/yr
about the same as the average new car
Fuel only. Not included: the price of the car, insurance, repairs or tires. The EPA combined mpg shown here is the same number the Lot Wisdom Score uses for fuel economy, so the cost is not scored a second time. Gas and electricity prices never change the Score.
Check other versions or models at fueleconomy.gov.
- fueleconomy.govEPA fuel economy: 2027 Kia K4
Recalls and owner complaints
Counts for the Kia K4, all versions sold.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 13 |
| 2025 | 2 | 47 |
Most-reported areas: Electrical system (16); Lane departure (11); Steering (10).
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects. Newer model years have fewer reports because they have been on the road less. Recalls as of Oct 16, 2026; complaints received through Oct 14, 2026. To check one car, use the VIN recall link below. Recall and complaint counts are not part of the Lot Wisdom Score.
Check another car or model year at NHTSA.
- NHTSACheck recalls by VIN
Sources: NHTSA; U.S. EPA/DOE (fueleconomy.gov); IIHS (link only); U.S. EIA (gas price, week of Oct 12, 2026). Data pulled Oct 16, 2026. Links open the source’s own site in a new tab. Not affiliated with these agencies.
Sources: Kia Media (kiamedia.com) pricing and specifications; kia.com warranty; EPA (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Prices and specs checked 2026-09-30; crash ratings checked 2026-10-10. How the score works.