William Stopford
2026 Kia K4 price and specs: Corolla rival gets new base engine, hatchback body style
The Kia K4 has gained another body style, a new base engine, and some across-the-board price hikes for 2026.
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Subaru WRX vs Kia K4
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2025 Subaru WRX
2.4 L, 6-speed manual, Sedan, Petrol, 4x4
From $48,190
excl. on-roads
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2025 Kia K4 - S
2.0 L, 6-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $30,590
excl. on-roads
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
S
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
202kW / 350Nm
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
636km
635km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
636km
635km
Power
202kW at 5600 rpm
Power
112kW at 6200 rpm
Torque
350Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
192Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
13.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
10.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.6 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
225g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
167g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4670 mm
Length
4710 mm
Height
1465 mm
Height
1425 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1850 mm
Ground clearance unladen
135 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Front track
1560 mm
Front track
1585 mm
Rear track
1570 mm
Rear track
1596 mm
Wheelbase
2675 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
Boot space
414 L
Boot space
508 L
Kerb weight
3360 kg
Kerb weight
2987 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2100 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1800 kg
Tare weight
1484 kg
Tare weight
1327 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1100 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
610 kg
Front tyres
245/40 R18 97Y
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Front rims
8.5x18
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
245/40 R18 97Y
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Rear rims
8.5x18
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
4 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
no
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
11.60 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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