K8 vs 로드스터 comparison

K8 and 로드스터 compared side by side in Cars.

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K8

What is good

  • A roomy interior and premium features, with a wide choice of powertrains including 3.5 gasoline at 300 hp and a hybrid of up to 18.1km/L.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

K8 official site

로드스터

What is goodTranslation pending

  • 테슬라 발표 기준 0-60mph 1초 미만(Thrust), 최고속도 230mph 이상의 성능을 내세워요.

What could be betterTranslation pending

  • 2017년 첫 공개 뒤 출시가 여러 번 미뤄졌고, 국내 가격과 출시일은 정해지지 않았어요.

로드스터 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemK8Visit site로드스터Visit site
Starting price≈$28,166.36+ (₩37,310,000)Checked on official pageCheck siteExternal source
Vehicle classFull-size-
FuelGasoline, LPG, HybridElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price5,175-
Fuel/energy economy
  • Combined 2.5 Gasoline 11.3~12.0km/L
  • 3.5 Gasoline 9.0~10.1km/L
  • 3.5 LPG 7.8~8.0km/L
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid 16.1~18.1km/L
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EV range-약 300마일 (테슬라 발표, 인증 전)
Power
  • 2.5 Gasoline 198 hp
  • 3.5 Gasoline 300 hp
  • 3.5 LPG 240 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo hybrid motor 47.7kW (system output not listed on the official page)
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Seats51~2 (트림별)
Price by trim
  • 2027 model year, 17 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Noblesse Light 2.5 ₩37,310,000 ~ Signature Black 3.5 ₩49,470,000
  • LPG Prestige 3.5 LPG ₩37,770,000 ~ Noblesse 3.5 LPG ₩41,610,000
  • Hybrid Noblesse Light 1.6 Turbo Hybrid ₩42,670,000 ~ Signature Black 1.6 Turbo Hybrid ₩51,750,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩52,750,000. Options priced separately
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Good forFamily heads or corporate buyers looking for a spacious, luxurious large sedan as an alternative to the Grandeur-
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedan스포츠카
CompanyKia, South Korea테슬라, United States
Plans
      Pros
      • A roomy interior and premium features, with a wide choice of powertrains including 3.5 gasoline at 300 hp and a hybrid of up to 18.1km/L.
      • 테슬라 발표 기준 0-60mph 1초 미만(Thrust), 최고속도 230mph 이상의 성능을 내세워요.
      Cons
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.
      • 2017년 첫 공개 뒤 출시가 여러 번 미뤄졌고, 국내 가격과 출시일은 정해지지 않았어요.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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