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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Chart is based on 452 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Sonata and 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima.

Hyundai Sonata L/100km

Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2021 7.1 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2018 7.3 MPG Highway Percentage 81 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2017 8.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2016 4.9 MPG Highway Percentage 86 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2015 5.9 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2014 8.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2014 5.9 MPG Highway Percentage 93 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2014 6.1 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2013 6.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2012 12.5 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2012 9.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2012 7.2 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2011 8.9 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2011 8.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2011 7.6 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2011 7.8 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2011 7.5 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2010 8.1 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2009 9.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2009 8.1 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2009 10.1 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2008 8.8 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2008 7.5 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2008 7.6 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2007 10.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2007 8.2 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2007 9.0 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2006 11.4 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2006 7.6 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2006 8.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2005 10.0 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2005 10.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2004 11.1 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2004 13.0 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2003 10.3 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2003 12.7 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2002 8.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd L/100km
2021 4dr Sedan 191-horsepower 2.5L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 0 10 70 20 75 7.1  
2018 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 8 4 9 81 78 7.3  
2017 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 0 0 70 30 75 8.1  
2016 4dr Sedan 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 2 7 6 86 66 4.9  
2015 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
7-speed automated manual FWD
flat v.lt light 0 0 20 80 60 5.9  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 5 15 10 70 70 8.7  
2014 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt light 2 2 3 93 70 5.9  
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2014 4dr Sedan 159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 1 2 22 75 66 6.1  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 6.9  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 10 39 21 30 69 12.5  
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 25 20 25 30 73 9.0  
2012 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 7 48 16 29 98 7.2  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 9 14 18 60 74 8.9  
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 9 13 35 43 70 8.4  
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 4 18 16 62 70 7.6  
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 1 28 12 60 68 7.8  
2011 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 5 6 35 54 61 7.5  
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 5 5 24 66 76 8.1  
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 8 25 18 50 62 9.2  
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 3 7 28 63 68 8.1  
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 13 31 14 41 65 10.1  
2008 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med light 0 25 2 73 75 8.8  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 6 12 26 57 68 7.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 7 7 15 72 68 7.6  
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 12 13 25 50 72 10.1  
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 9 18 27 46 71 8.2  
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 14 12 19 54 75 9.0  
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 6 37 26 31 70 11.4  
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills light light 10 13 14 62 63 7.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 10 17 22 51 75 8.8  
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 2 3 25 72 68 10.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 10 45 5 40 60 10.8  
2004 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 2 18 43 37 70 11.1  
2004 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 8 20 45 28 68 13.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 9 17 39 36 76 10.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 15 48 23 15 70 12.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 5 15 30 50 120 8.4  

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Kia Optima L/100km

Kia Optima Kia Optima 2019 8.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2017 4.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2016 6.1 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 9.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 9.5 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 7.3 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 9.3 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 7.5 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 8.6 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 8.3 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 7.8 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 11.8 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 6.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2009 8.3 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008 9.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008 9.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2007 8.4 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2007 10.4 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 9.6 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 8.3 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 7.8 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2005 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2004 7.8 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd L/100km
2019 4dr Sedan turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 0 10 50 40 70 8.8  
2017 4dr Sedan 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 30 30 20 20 70 4.5  
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
7-speed automated manual FWD
hills light light 6 0 14 80 67 6.1  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 24 21 56 69 9.5  
2013 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 32 14 54 83 9.5  
2013 4dr Sedan 159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 2 13 15 71 102 7.3  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 4 18 39 39 72 9.3  
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2012 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 0 4 20 76 69 7.5  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med light 0 5 28 68 70 8.6  
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light none 4 7 21 67 66 8.3  
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 5 20 75 75 7.8  
2010 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 0 10 70 20 75 11.8  
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 63 6.5  
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 5 12 16 67 65 8.3  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 20 60 10 10 60 9.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat lead light 30 15 30 25 75 9.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 7 13 3 78 108 8.4  
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med none 1 36 48 15 63 10.4  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 6 4 33 58 66 9.6  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 18 16 9 56 63 8.3  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 0 0 10 90 60 7.8  
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills lead light 5 95 0 0 0 19.4  
2004 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 0 0 5 95 70 7.8  

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
In fuel economy as well the 2013 Hyundai Sonata has lost an earlier lead. EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 35 highway, impressive two years ago, can't match the 2014 Mazda6's 26/38 or the 2013 Altima's 27/38 today. The trip computer reported about 25 in my regular suburban driving, a bit over 30 if I engaged in some mild hypermiling, and about 34 on the highway. When mildly hypermiling the Altima for a few miles its trip computer average approached 40. While trip computers aren't always accurate, others have also reported impressive fuel economy from the Altima. The Mazda has a smaller edge, but an edge nonetheless. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
With just over 1400 miles so far, it is averaging 28.3mpg combined with the eco option turned off. It has the eco drive option which works well in sustained at speed driving but lags in demanding driving situations. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2013 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The fuel economy is pretty good for a car of this size. I have averaged 36.5mpg (imperial gallon) over the last 37000km. 85% highway, 110km/h and little sitting in traffic. It gets very cold here sometimes so the mileage suffers. In Dec/Jan when it reaches -30 C (or colder), I get about 33mpg and in the summer about 40mpg. My best was 44mpg in the summer and worst was 31mpg in mid-winter when the car was new and not broken in. I keep track of the mileage with an app on my cell phone so the numbers above are exact. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
better than Honda or Santa Fe see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
35 mpg for a full size car see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
With less than 1,000 miles I observed 37mpg on the highway. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Performance of a V6 with the economy of a 4 cyl. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average 24 mpg in town and typically get 38 mpg on trips. All in a large family sedan. Uses regular gas. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The I4 gets about 33 mpg for me in mixed driving. It still has plenty of power at 175 HP and is a quiet smooth engine. This is the first 4 cylinder I have ever owned and so far it has performed well. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
decent for all around use see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
24-25 mpg city 30+ highway see full Hyundai Sonata review
Hyundai Sonata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I do a lot of rural driving and the MPG struggles to reach 22mpg. I really expected the mpg to be higher. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Dreadful fuel economy. For long highway drives, the Sonata Turbo can indeed match the 34 mpg EPA rating, but for city driving with A/C, you'll be lucky to get any more than 17 mpg. Even with A/C off, the urban mileage never hits the 20 mpg level. Only 2,700 miles on the engine so far, so this may get better, but the EPA city estimate seems to be pegged too high by Hyundai. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not as good as some competition see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I expect more MPG out of a modern I4 engine, as compared to my 10-year Accord. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Optima

Kia Optima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 Many auto makers are substituting turbocharged fours for V6s because of their theoretically superior fuel economy. The Kia Optima SXL earns EPA ratings of 22 mpg city, 34 highway. The similarly turbo-foured Ford Fusion comes close, 22/33. The most fuel efficient V6, in the new Honda Accord, manages 21/34 without paddle shifters, but 21/32 with them. Trip computer numbers suggest a one-to-two mpg advantage for the Kia in real-world suburban driving--perhaps too close to call since these devices aren't terribly precise. Figure just under 20 with a heavy foot, mid-20s if you resist the temptation, and just over 30 with a very light foot and luck with the lights. All of these figures are with the engine warmed up. In cold weather, fuel economy is in the mid-teens for the first mile or two. An eco mode makes little noticeable difference in either how the car drives or its fuel economy. These numbers don't seem particularly good? Recall that the Kia Optima SXL is a very quick car. You won't find a 274-horsepower sedan that does better without the aid of a battery pack. see full Kia Optima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Optima

Kia Optima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I find fuel economy, in mixed driving, to be on par with a V6 of comparable power. I usually get about 24 MPG in combined driving. However, on a recent road trip, I had 32 MPG on one tank. It's perhaps slightly better than the Acura TL I had, but one big bonus: the Acura required premium unleaded. On the Kia Optima, however, the manufacturer only calls for regular unleaded. Over time, that can mean a significant savings. see full Kia Optima review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is my biggest (and only real) complaint with the Optima. It advertises fuel economy of 22 city, 34 highway. I drive a lot (100 mile round trip daily, with more than half of it being highway miles). Admittedly, I have a heavy foot, but I regularly get about 24-25 mpg combined, with the car in ECO mode. The best tank of gas I ever got was a little over 28 mpg. (I calculate it manually, don't rely on the on-board MPG estimates, as they are always 3-5 MPG more generous than reality.) see full Kia Optima review
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
High 30s on the highway and 29-30 overall with a lot of power. Active eco. setting for better economy. see full Kia Optima review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
33 mpg on 200 mile trips at about 65 mph avg. see full Kia Optima review
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Decent fuel mileage at this point for a mid-size sedan. see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
25-30 city/hwy see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It may be a bit borderline in 100% city driving (19-20 mpg), but it gets 33mpg+ on the open highway, with only a 1-2 mpg penalty for using A/C. see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
got 42 mgh yesteerday on a 120 minute drive 25%/75% in town/highway driving. Like paying $2.25 per gallon, see full Kia Optima review
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
AS above see full Kia Optima review
Kia Optima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'd recommend this car in a heartbeat. I honestly like this styling even more than the updates they've made since 2012. My biggest cons are the fuel economy and the lack of a manual transmission on any models other than the base model. see full Kia Optima review