Kia K8 Hybrid 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩38,271,229
Monthly average ₩637,854|Cost per km ₩510/km| Depreciation | ₩21,679,300 | 57% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩6,875,000 | 18% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,366,929 | 4% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,850,000 | 7% |
| Total | ₩38,271,229 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Fuel | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩7,456,300 | ₩1,375,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩400,000 | ₩10,622,136 |
| 2 | ₩4,310,000 | ₩1,375,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩450,000 | ₩18,147,972 |
| 3 | ₩3,879,000 | ₩1,375,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩276,294 | ₩550,000 | ₩25,328,266 |
| 4 | ₩3,448,000 | ₩1,375,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩261,752 | ₩650,000 | ₩32,163,018 |
| 5 | ₩2,586,000 | ₩1,375,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩247,211 | ₩800,000 | ₩38,271,229 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.