Kia cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 Kia cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated July 2026.
Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.
For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.
Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.
| # | make & model | Hp/tonne▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2015 Kia K900 V8 | 201 |  |
| 2. | 2017 Kia Stinger GT AWD | 198 |  |
| 3. | 2025 Kia EV9 GT | 189 |  |
| 4. | 2010 Kia Cadenza 3.5 V6 | 182 |  |
| 5. | 2011 Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI | 174 |  |
| 6. | 2022 Kia Stinger 2.5T | 173 |  |
| 7. | 2016 Kia Cadenza 3.3 V6 | 168 |  |
| 8. | 2022 Kia Stinger 2.5T AWD | 166 |  |
| 9. | 2009 Kia Borrego V8 | 154 |  |
| 10. | 2015 Kia K900 V6 | 160 |  |
| 11. | 2013 Kia Pro Ceed GT | 145 |  |
| 12. | 2017 Kia Stinger 2.0T | 151 |  |
| 13. | 2025 Kia Tasman 2.5 | 153 |  |
| 14. | 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T AWD | 148 |  |
| 15. | 2013 Kia Ceed GT 1.6T GDI | 147 |  |
| 16. | 2020 Kia Forte 1.6T | 147 |  |
| 17. | 1995 Kia Elan | 147 |  |
| 18. | 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T | 142 |  |
| 19. | 2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD | 143 |  |
| 20. | 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SX AWD | 144 |  |
| 21. | 2017 Kia Sportage 2.0T | 143 |  |
| 22. | 2007 Kia Opirus 3.8 V6 | 141 |  |
| 23. | 2023 Kia EV5 Long Range AWD | 138 |  |
| 24. | 2025 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI PHEV | 138 |  |
| 25. | 2026 Kia EV4 GT | 137 |  |
| 26. | 2024 Kia Picanto GT Line | 137 |  |
| 27. | 2017 Kia Sportage 2.0T AWD | 137 |  |
| 28. | 2025 Kia K4 1.6T | 131 |  |
| 29. | 2010 Kia Forte Koup 2.4 | 130 |  |
| 30. | 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid | 130 |  |
| 31. | 2018 Kia Cerato 2.0 sedan | 128 |  |
| 32. | 2014 Kia Sedona | 128 |  |
| 33. | 2014 Kia Soul 2.0 | 119 |  |
| 34. | 2017 Kia Forte 2.0 | 123 |  |
| 35. | 2025 Kia K5 2.5 | 123 |  |
| 36. | 2021 Kia K5 1.6T | 123 |  |
| 37. | 2006 Kia Sedona | 117 |  |
| 38. | 2017 Kia Sportage 2.4 | 121 |  |
| 39. | 2016 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI | 120 |  |
| 40. | 2006 Kia Optima 2.7 V6 | 118 |  |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 07/13/2026, last addition - Kia Stinger 2.5T AWD.
