Kia K9 3.8 GDI V6 AT Specs — Second Generation Restyling 1
Longer journeys ask different questions of a car than short errands do. This overview considers the Kia K9 3.8 GDI V6 AT with that context in mind: preparation, comfort and the routine of covering distance.
2 generation, restyling 1 · Sedan
Generation photo. Individual trim appearance may differ.
The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
3778 cm³
Engine location
Not provided
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
8
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
315 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
231 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power rpm
6000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
397 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
5000 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 6
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
192 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
77 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
12.8 l
Average consumption
11.1 l
Fuel consumption highway
9.1 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1915 mm
Height
1490 mm
Length
5140 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
3105 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1639 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
Not provided
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1629 mm
Max weight
Not provided
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1930 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Identity & configuration
Vehicle class
E
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
Not provided
Start
2021-06-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
On a long route most of the driving is steady and unremarkable: a settled cruising speed, occasional overtakes, and a slip road back up to pace. Planning refuelling stops around that rhythm keeps the day predictable rather than rushed.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Familiarity matters most when attention is scarce. Adjusting temperature, wipers or audio by feel, rather than hunting for a setting, keeps eyes on the road, and a driver who has learned the layout before setting off makes fewer distracting movements over a long stint.
Body and Practicality
Passengers travelling for several hours accumulate small things: bottles, phones, chargers, a jacket. What helps is somewhere to put them within reach, so nothing slides into the footwell and no one has to unbuckle to retrieve it.
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