Kia cars with highest power to weight ratio

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▼
1.	2025 Kia EV6 GT	290
2.	2015 Kia K900 V8	201
3.	2017 Kia Stinger GT AWD	200
4.	2025 Kia EV9 GT	188
5.	2010 Kia Cadenza 3.5 V6	182
6.	2011 Kia Optima SX T-GDI	174
7.	2016 Kia Cadenza 3.3 V6	168
8.	2009 Kia Borrego V8	161
9.	2015 Kia K900 V6	160
10.	2013 Kia Pro Ceed GT	147
11.	2018 Kia Stinger (2.0L)	149
12.	2025 Kia Tasman 2.5	153
13.	2013 Kia Ceed GT 1.6T GDI	147
14.	1995 Kia Elan	147
15.	2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD	143
16.	2009 Kia Opirus	143
17.	2024 Kia Picanto GT Line	137
18.	2024 Kia K4 GT Line Turbo	131
19.	2010 Kia Forte Koup SX	130
20.	2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid	130
21.	2018 Kia Cerato 2.0 sedan	128
22.	2014 Kia Sedona	128
23.	2006 Kia Sedona	117
24.	2006 Kia Optima 2.7 V6	118
25.	2010 Kia Cerato Koup	116
26.	2025 Kia Tasman 2.2D	114
27.	2012 Kia Rio SLi	114
28.	2025 Kia EV4 Sedan Long Range	107
29.	2017 Kia Soul 1.6 GDI	99
30.	2016 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi	103
31.	2010 Kia Soul Sport 2.0	108
32.	2010 Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi A/T	105
33.	2008 Kia Pro Ceed 2.0 CVVT	105
34.	2016 Kia Cerato 1.6 sedan	105
35.	2009 Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT	102
36.	2023 Kia EV5	100
37.	2009 Kia Ceed 1.6	92
38.	2007 Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi	90
39.	2017 Kia Picanto 1.2 MPI	83
40.	2010 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi	81