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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 hp

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    (2025 - present)
    ...EV6 GT
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    Electric
    
    161 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    641 hp
    
    112 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17-45.2 ft3
    lb
    4,729 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 641 hp, 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 hp

    2nd
    (2022 - 2024)
    ...EV6 GT
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    162 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    577 hp
    
    114.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17-45.2 ft3
    lb
    4,685 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 577 hp, 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 hp

    3rd
    (2025 - present)
    ...EV9 GT
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    136 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    502 hp
    
    94.7 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    6-7 Seats
    
    11.8-29.2 ft3
    lb
    5,842 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 502 hp, 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 hp

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    (2023 - present)
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    124 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    379 hp
    
    104.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    6-7 Seats
    
    11-29.2 ft3
    lb
    5,664 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 379 hp, 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 hp

    5th
    (2018 - present)
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    3.3 L V6 Bi-Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    365 hp
    
    24.5 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3-39.3 ft3
    lb
    4,090 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 365 hp, 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 hp

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    (2021 - 2024)
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    114 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    321 hp
    
    121.7 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.3-45.6 ft3
    lb
    4,641 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 321 hp, 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 hp

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    (2024 - present)
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    116 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    320 hp
    
    136 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.3-45.6 ft3
    lb
    4,773 lbs
    AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 320 hp, 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 hp

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    (2007 - 2010)
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    3.8 L V6
    
    143 mph
    
    7.5 seconds
    
    262 hp
    
    21.6 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.5 ft3
    lb
    3,913 lbs
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 262 hp, the Kia Opirus 3.8 V6 takes eighth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Sedan 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 hp

    9th
    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.2 seconds
    
    261 hp
    
    213.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    19.1-60.6 ft3
    lb
    4,237 lbs
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 261 hp, 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 hp

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    (2021 - 2024)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    8.7 seconds
    
    261 hp
    
    147.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    21.3-70.2 ft3
    lb
    4,627 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 261 hp, 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 hp

    11th
    (2024 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    113 mph
    
    8.8 seconds
    
    248 hp
    
    147.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5-7 Seats
    
    28.6-70.2 ft3
    lb
    4,641 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 248 hp, 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 hp

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    (2018 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    244 hp
    
    28 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3-39.3 ft3
    lb
    3,785 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 244 hp, 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 hp

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    (2016 - 2018)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    7.4 seconds
    
    242 hp
    
    28.6 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    18 ft3
    lb
    3,649 lbs
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 242 hp, the Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Sedan 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 hp

    14th
    (2016 - 2018)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    144 mph
    
    7.6 seconds
    
    242 hp
    
    28.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    19.5-59.5 ft3
    lb
    3,704 lbs
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 242 hp, the Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Wagon 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 hp

    15th
    (2006 - 2009)
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    3.3 L V6
    
    118 mph
    
    9.2 seconds
    
    238 hp
    
    19.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    31.7-65.3 ft3
    lb
    4,273 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 238 hp, 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 hp

    16th
    (2018 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    144 mph
    
    7.3 seconds
    
    235 hp
    
    25.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    19.5-59.5 ft3
    lb
    3,704 lbs
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 235 hp, the Kia Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Wagon 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 hp

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    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    120 mph
    
    8.0 seconds
    
    226 hp
    
    40.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    20.7-62.7 ft3
    lb
    3,635 lbs
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 hp, 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 / Cubic Capacity Kia Cars Ever.

  18. 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi HEV AWD

    Total Power: 226 hp

    18th
    (2022 - present)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    120 mph
    
    8.3 seconds
    
    226 hp
    
    36.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    20.7-62.7 ft3
    lb
    3,781 lbs
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 hp, 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 / Cubic Capacity Kia Cars Ever.

  19. 2021 Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDi

    Total Power: 226 hp

    19th
    (2021 - 2024)
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    1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    119 mph
    
    9.0 seconds
    
    226 hp
    
    34.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    7 Seats
    
    21.5-70.5 ft3
    lb
    4,422 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 hp, 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 / Cubic Capacity Kia Cars Ever.

  20. 2021 Kia EV6 RWD

    Total Power: 226 hp

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    114 mph
    
    7.3 seconds
    
    226 hp
    
    127.1 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.3-45.6 ft3
    lb
    4,409 lbs
    RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 226 hp, 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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