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The Most Powerful Kia Cars Ever

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Power isn't everything, but sometimes it's nice to know which Kia has the most BHP. If you want to know if your favourite Kia has made the cut, check out this list that ranks all production Kias from most powerful to least.

  1. 2025 Kia EV6 GT

    Total Power: 641 BHP

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    (2025 - present)
    ...EV6 GT
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    Electric
    
    161 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    641 BHP
    
    134.5 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    480-1,280 L
    kg
    2,145 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 641 BHP, the Kia EV6 GT takes first place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 1st in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

  2. 2022 Kia EV6 GT

    Total Power: 577 BHP

    2nd
    (2022 - 2024)
    ...EV6 GT
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    162 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    577 BHP
    
    137.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    480-1,280 L
    kg
    2,125 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 577 BHP, the Kia EV6 GT takes second place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2022 to 2024.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Power / Weight Kia Cars Ever.

  3. 2025 Kia EV9 GT

    Total Power: 502 BHP

    3rd
    (2025 - present)
    ...EV9 GT
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    136 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    502 BHP
    
    113.8 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    6-7 Seats
    
    333-828 L
    kg
    2,650 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 502 BHP, the Kia EV9 GT takes third place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 6-7 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

  4. 2023 Kia EV9 AWD

    Total Power: 379 BHP

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    (2023 - present)
    ...EV9 AWD
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    124 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    379 BHP
    
    125.1 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    6-7 Seats
    
    312-828 L
    kg
    2,569 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 379 BHP, the Kia EV9 AWD takes fourth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 6-7 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 6th in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

  5. 2018 Kia Stinger GT S 3.3 T-GDi V6

    Total Power: 365 BHP

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    (2018 - present)
    ...T-GDi V6
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    3.3 L V6 Bi-Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    365 BHP
    
    29.4 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    406-1,114 L
    kg
    1,855 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 365 BHP, the Kia Stinger GT S 3.3 T-GDi V6 takes fifth place.
    It's a 4 door RWD Fastback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2018.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Kia Cars Ever.

  6. 2021 Kia EV6 AWD

    Total Power: 321 BHP

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    (2021 - 2024)
    ...EV6 AWD
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    114 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    321 BHP
    
    146.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    2,105 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 321 BHP, the Kia EV6 AWD takes sixth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also 5th in The Highest Power / Weight Kia Cars Ever.

  7. 2024 Kia EV6 AWD

    Total Power: 320 BHP

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    116 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    320 BHP
    
    163.3 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    2,165 kg
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 320 BHP, the Kia EV6 AWD takes seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 4th in The Highest Torque Kia Cars Ever.

  8. 2007 Kia Opirus 3.8 V6

    Total Power: 262 BHP

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    (2007 - 2010)
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    3.8 L V6
    
    143 mph
    
    7.5 seconds
    
    262 BHP
    
    25.9 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    495 L
    kg
    1,775 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 262 BHP, the Kia Opirus 3.8 V6 takes eighth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2007 to 2010.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Weight Kia Cars Ever.

  9. 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Total Power: 261 BHP

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    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.2 seconds
    
    261 BHP
    
    256.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    540-1,715 L
    kg
    1,922 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 261 BHP, the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also 2nd in The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever.

  10. 2021 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Total Power: 261 BHP

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    (2021 - 2024)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.7 seconds
    
    261 BHP
    
    176.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    604-1,988 L
    kg
    2,099 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 261 BHP, the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 14th in The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever.

  11. 2024 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV

    Total Power: 248 BHP

    11th
    (2024 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    113 mph
    
    8.8 seconds
    
    248 BHP
    
    176.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    809-1,988 L
    kg
    2,105 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 248 BHP, the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi PHEV takes eleventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5-7 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 14th in The Best MPG Kia Cars Ever.

  12. 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi

    Total Power: 244 BHP

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    (2018 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    244 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    406-1,114 L
    kg
    1,717 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 244 BHP, the Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi takes twelfth place.
    It's a 4 door RWD Fastback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2018.
    It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Kia Cars Ever.

  13. 2016 Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI (JF)

    Total Power: 242 BHP

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    (2016 - 2018)
    ...2.0 T-GDI
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    7.4 seconds
    
    242 BHP
    
    34.4 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    510 L
    kg
    1,655 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 242 BHP, the Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2018.
    It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Kia Cars Ever.

  14. 2016 Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI (JF)

    Total Power: 242 BHP

    14th
    (2016 - 2018)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    144 mph
    
    7.6 seconds
    
    242 BHP
    
    34.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    552-1,686 L
    kg
    1,680 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 242 BHP, the Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2018.
    It is also joint 6th in The Fastest Kia Cars Ever.

  15. 2006 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 (JC)

    Total Power: 238 BHP

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    (2006 - 2009)
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    3.3 L V6
    
    118 mph
    
    9.2 seconds
    
    238 BHP
    
    23.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    898-1,849 L
    kg
    1,938 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 238 BHP, the Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 takes fifteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2009.
    It is also 23rd in The Highest Power / Weight Kia Cars Ever.

  16. 2018 Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI (JF)

    Total Power: 235 BHP

    16th
    (2018 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    144 mph
    
    7.3 seconds
    
    235 BHP
    
    30.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    552-1,686 L
    kg
    1,680 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 235 BHP, the Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2018.
    It is also joint 6th in The Fastest Kia Cars Ever.

  17. 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV

    Total Power: 226 BHP

    17th
    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    120 mph
    
    8.0 seconds
    
    226 BHP
    
    48.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    587-1,776 L
    kg
    1,649 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 BHP, the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 17th in The Highest Power / Litre Kia Cars Ever.

  18. 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV AWD

    Total Power: 226 BHP

    18th
    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    120 mph
    
    8.3 seconds
    
    226 BHP
    
    44.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    587-1,776 L
    kg
    1,715 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 BHP, the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV AWD takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 17th in The Highest Power / Litre Kia Cars Ever.

  19. 2021 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi

    Total Power: 226 BHP

    19th
    (2021 - 2024)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    9.0 seconds
    
    226 BHP
    
    40.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    7 Seats
    
    608-1,996 L
    kg
    2,006 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 BHP, the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 7 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 17th in The Highest Power / Litre Kia Cars Ever.

  20. 2021 Kia EV6 RWD

    Total Power: 226 BHP

    20th
    (2021 - 2024)
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    114 mph
    
    7.3 seconds
    
    226 BHP
    
    152.7 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,290 L
    kg
    2,000 kg
    RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 BHP, the Kia EV6 RWD takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door RWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 9th in The Fastest Acceleration Kia Cars Ever.

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