K8 vs Model Y comparison

By starting price alone, K8 is ₩12,680,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

K8 and Model Y compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

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

Model Y

What is good

  • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.

What could be better

  • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

Model Y official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemK8Visit siteModel YVisit site
Starting price≈$28,146.38+ (₩37,310,000)Checked on official page≈$37,712.08+ (₩49,990,000)External source
Vehicle classFull-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, LPG, HybridElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price5,1757,299
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
Unverified
EV range-RWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)
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)
Unverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
Seats55-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)
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
  • As of the July 1, 2026 adjustment (before subsidy): Premium RWD ₩49,990,000
  • Premium Long Range AWD ₩66,990,000
  • Model Y L (6-seater) ₩72,990,000. Performance price unverified
Good forFamily heads or corporate buyers looking for a spacious, luxurious large sedan as an alternative to the GrandeurRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaTesla, 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.
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      Cons
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.
      • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

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

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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