2016 Kia K900

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Rating7.8

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Fullsize Sedan
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$49,000 - $61,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Spacious interior with a plethora of standard in-cabin features

No all-wheel drive option is available

The V6 engine is all new for 2016

Adequate power delivery and acceleration from the V8 engine

Subpar braking performance for an expensive sedan

The front and rear profile gets a revision

Ride quality is smooth and refined

Specs & Features

$49,000

price

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.8L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Kia K900 Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $49,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the Cadillac CT6 Sedan and the Chrysler 300C. Between 3 trims, the K900 sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.8L V6 engine capable of making 311 horsepower and 293 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 420 horsepower-making 5.0L V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The K900 reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.9 seconds with the 5.0L V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the K900 sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 18 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 4 striking colors the K900 sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

For buyers specifically looking for driving performance, we would suggest going with the top-level Luxury trim with the V8 engine, as it delivers relatively superior performance compared to the V6 engine. If that’s not the case, the Luxury trim with the V6 engine will do and it comes with an upgraded gear shifter with steering wheel paddles, wood interior trim, upgraded leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel with wood trim, and so forth.

Trims

    Premium
    $49,000 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Luxury
    $54,900 onwards
    • 19-inch chrome aluminum Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$49,000- $61,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.81

Horsepower

420 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$45,295- $72,320

Gasoline

8.21

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$53,495- $87,465

Gasoline

8.64

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$25,830- $40,810

Gasoline

7.97

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

6

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$27,110- $40,275

Gasoline

7.42

288 hp @ 6500 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$61,500- $68,750

Gasoline

7.79

429 hp @ 6400 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$66,900- $76,600

Gasoline

8.31

329 hp @ 5250 rpm

354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$108,725

Gasoline

7.62

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$32,650- $40,450

Gasoline

8.21

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

5

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$31,570- $44,355

Gasoline

7.64

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2016 Kia K900

    Ranked #5

    6.4 sec14.6 sec155 mph
    3.2 sec--
    4.8 sec--
    5.88 sec--
    6.1 sec14.7 sec149 mph
    6.1 sec14.6 sec-

    2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      2016 Kia K900

      Ranked #5

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg19.8 gal.336.6/514.8 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg17 gal.357/527 mi.
      20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg21.1 gal.422/633 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.342/532 mi.
      18 mpg30 mpg22 mpg17.5 gal.315/525 mi.

      2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        2016 Kia K900

        Ranked #5

        200.6 in.74.8 in.58.5 in.5.7 in.119.9 in.
        204 in.74 in.57.9 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        203.1 in.74.4 in.58.7 in.5.1 in.119.9 in.
        202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        202 in.72.9 in.59.1 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        200.4 in.72.9 in.58.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.

        2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          2016 Kia K900

          Ranked #7

          15.9 cu.ft.110.8 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          20.1 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.59.9 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.104.2 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2016 Kia K900

            Ranked #1

            16.4 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            73 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.59.9 cu.ft.67 ft.
            27.1 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.110 ft.
            16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-

            2016 Kia K900 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2016 Kia K900

              Ranked #2

              -981 lbs.4376 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1340 lbs.4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1140 lbs.3555 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3917 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3505 lbs.

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