What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Kia K4?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration ((Without DMS)) uses 7.1 L/100 km combined (8 city, 6 highway). The 5 rated configurations range from 7.1 to 8.3 L/100 km.
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2026 Kia K4 – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 7.1 L/100 km
- City 8 · Hwy 6
- Power
- 190 hp
- up to
The 2026 Kia K4 is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 5 configurations are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: kia.ca, Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Kia K4: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Kia K4 available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Kia K4?
Yes. Transport Canada has published 1 safety recall covering the 2026 or newer Kia K4. The list, with what to do, is in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the Kia K4 fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 6.5/10. It ranks #48 of 126 sedan models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Kia K4?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Nissan Sentra S, Nissan Sentra SV, Nissan Sentra SL SR and Volkswagen Jetta. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
7.1–8.3 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy8 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy6 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy7.1 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score6.5/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | 1.6L 4 cyl | 2.0L 4 cyl | (Without DMS) | Hatchback 1.6L 4 cyl | Hatchback 2.0L 4 cyl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (AS8) | CVT (AV1) | CVT (AV1) | Automatic (AS8) | CVT (AV1) |
| Drivetrain | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 190 hp | 147 hp |
| City (NRCan) | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km | 8 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 7.2 L/100 km | 6 L/100 km | 6 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 8.3 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 195 g/km | 167 g/km | 166 g/km | 195 g/km | 177 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: (Without DMS), $2,201/yr · $11,005 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Kia warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-191 safety recall on file for the 2026 Kia K4.
Seats And RestraintsThe rear center seat belt buckle may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the rear center seat belt buckle may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt may not latch securely.
Note: This recall only affects certain K4 hatchback models.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that doesn't latch properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions
To reduce the safety risk, Kia advises that you shouldn't transport a passenger in the rear center seat until the recall repairs are completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear center seat belt buckle.
Filed under K4 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Earlier model years · 2025: 1
Lights And InstrumentsA software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. For the Sorento model, this recall only affects hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. For the Carnival model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Sportage model, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are affected.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Kia dealership.
Filed under K4 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
K4 vs rivals
The Kia K4 leads in 3 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Starting MSRPSentra S$25,268
- Combined fuel useK47.1 L/100 kmK4: #1 of 5
- Max powerK4190 hpK4: #1 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreK46.5/10K4: #1 of 5
Nissan · 2026
Sentra S
From $25,268
- Combined
- 7.1 L
- Power
- 149 hp−41 vs the K4
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Where it beats the K4
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Where the K4 wins
- 41 hp more power
Nissan · 2026
Sentra SV
From $27,268
- Combined
- 7.1 L
- Power
- 149 hp−41 vs the K4
- Vx score
- 6.5/10
Where it beats the K4
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Where the K4 wins
- 41 hp more power
Nissan · 2026
Sentra SL SR
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.2 L+0.1 vs the K4
- Power
- 149 hp−41 vs the K4
- Vx score
- 6.4/10
Where it beats the K4
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Where the K4 wins
- 41 hp more power
Volkswagen · 2026
Jetta
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.2 L+0.1 vs the K4
- Power
- 158 hp−32 vs the K4
- Vx score
- 6.4/10
Where the K4 wins
- 32 hp more power
| Spec | KiaK4This car | NissanSentra S | NissanSentra SV | NissanSentra SL SR | VolkswagenJetta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | — | $25,268 | $27,268 | — | — |
| Combined fuel use | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 8 / 6 | 7.9 / 6.1 | 7.9 / 6.1 | 8 / 6.4 | 8.2 / 5.9 |
| Max power | 190 hp | 149 hp | 149 hp | 149 hp | 158 hp |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | No | No | No | No |
| Drivetrains | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Rated configurations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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