Kia K900 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia K900 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #42 of 75 (45th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 72 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 74 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #61 of 77 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #50 of 80 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #45 of 78 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia K900 placed highest in 2015 at #42 of 75, and lowest in 2018 at #61 of 77. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 512 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 512 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 511 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 448 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 494 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 428 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What K900 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Kia K900 burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Kia K900 is exactly at the median.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.