Kia K9 I (facelift 2014) 3.8 GDI V6 (311 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 311 hp (229 kW) and 293 lb-ft (397 Nm), built 2014–2018, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Kia K9 I (facelift 2014) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

Power311 hp (229 kW)
Torque293 lb-ft (397 Nm)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version3.8 GDI V6 (311 hp) Automatic
Engine codeG6DJ
Displacement3.8 L (3,778 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio11-5
Bore96 mm
Stroke87 mm

Performance

Power311 hp (229 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque293 lb-ft (397 Nm) @ 5000 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.8 l/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 l/100 km)
Fuel tank19.8 gal (75 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length200.6 in (5,095 mm)
Width74.8 in (1,900 mm)
Height58.5 in (1,485 mm)
Curb weight4,376 lb (1,985 kg)
Gross vehicle weight5,357 lb (2,430 kg)
Cargo volume15.9 cu ft (450 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionMulti-link
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
TiresFront wheel tires: 245/50 R18\; Rear wheel tires: 245/50 R18
WheelsFront wheel rims: 7.5J x 18\; Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Kia K9 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Kia K9 I (facelift 2014) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
5.0 GDI V8 (420 hp) AutomaticGasoline420 hp (309 kW)

← All Kia K9 I (facelift 2014) engines

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