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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 459 fuel economy reports for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Kia Optima MPG

Kia Optima Kia Optima 2019 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2017 52.6 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2016 39.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2013 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 32.3 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2011 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2010 36.2 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2009 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2007 29.5 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2007 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006.5 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2005 12.1 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Kia Optima Kia Optima 2004 30.0 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 MPG
2019 4dr Sedan turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 10 50 40 70 26.7  
2017 4dr Sedan 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 30 30 20 20 70 52.6  
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
7-speed automated manual FWD		 hills light light 6 0 14 80 67 39.0  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 24 21 56 69 25.5  
2013 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 32 14 54 83 27.1  
2013 4dr Sedan 159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 2 13 15 71 102 32.5  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 4 18 39 39 72 25.6  
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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 32.3  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 0 5 28 68 70 28.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 4 7 21 67 66 28.7  
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 5 20 75 75 30.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 10 70 20 75 20.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 20 80 63 36.2  
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 12 16 67 65 29.1  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 20 60 10 10 60 26.3  
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead light 30 15 30 25 75 26.2  
2007 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 7 13 3 78 108 29.5  
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 1 36 48 15 63 23.2  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 6 4 33 58 66 24.6  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 18 16 9 56 63 28.9  
2006.5 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 10 90 60 30.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills lead light 5 95 0 0 0 12.1  
2004 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 5 95 70 30.0  

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Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2018 85.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2011 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2011 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2010 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2010 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 27.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2005 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2004 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 70 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 MPG
2018 4dr SUV 117-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid
1-speed automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 0 50 50 100 85.9  
2016 4dr SUV 224-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 6 19 3 72 61 22.3  
2012 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 15 5 10 70 70 25.1  
2011 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 47 9 45 75 26.3  
2011 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 20 20 60 100 22.6  
2010 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 flat light none 13 13 20 54 63 23.8  
2010 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 hills med light 28 25 13 35 90 19.7  
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2009 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 hills light light 5 37 10 48 93 21.6  
2009 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 15 50 25 10 100 23.5  
2009 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD		 flat med light 0 0 56 44 85 23.3  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual 4WD		 flat lead hvy 25 65 10 0 0 21.0  
2008 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 25 2 72 65 26.0  
2008 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 hills med none 5 32 12 52 113 23.5  
2008 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light none 8 13 37 42 73 24.0  
2008 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD		 flat light none 0 10 20 70 65 27.3  
2008 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual 4WD		 flat med light 15 18 13 55 120 27.8  
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 23 47 30 85 23.1  
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 hills light light 8 20 23 48 73 23.1  
2006 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 5 20 30 45 75 20.2  
2006 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 1 23 15 61 75 21.8  
2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 198hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 flat med light 4 9 35 52 100 22.4  
2004 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 5 30 0 65 100 16.8  
2003 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 0 18 17 64 60 26.9  
2003 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt light 0 0 30 70 65 22.2  

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Outlander MPG

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 The 2014 redesign reduced the Kia Sorento V6 AWD's EPA figures from 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway to 18/24.The Outlander GT goes farther on a gallon of gas, especially on the highway: 20/28. Among three-row AWD crossovers, you won't find better fuel economy ratings (though the larger, more powerful Acura MDX comes close with 18/27). Before you start calculating your fuel cost savings, though, consider that premium unleaded is recommended in the Mitsubishi, but not the Kia. The EPA figures assume that the AWD system is in its normal mode. You can also select an eco mode that more completely disengages the rear wheels. In either mode they'll be engaged if the front's slip. You can also select a snow mode or instruct the system to constantly engage the rear wheels. In real-world driving, the trip computer reported low 20s in typical suburban driving, but as high as 30 in Eco mode with a warmed-up engine, a feather-light right foot, and a healthy distance between red lights. On a 70-mph highway, the two-way average was 25.5. At speeds over 60 crossovers often have trouble achieving their EPA highway ratings. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD		 have not been to impressed with fuel econemy for a little 4cyl i was expecting it to use little fuel while on highway runs but this was not the case gets the same fuel economy as my old 6cyl sedan did. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2010 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I got 18-23 in the city,and 25-31 highway, very good for a v6. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2008 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 22.45 mpg US on the first measured tank included much small town, considerable city, and moderate highway driving, plus a long climb up to a lake 2250 feet above us. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Low fuel economy compare to other in the same category see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 One of the leading incentives to buy. Cruising at 55-60, 30MPG is extremely reasonable. We cruise the interstates at 70-73 and get 27 in the summer and 24 in the winter (gas blending may be cause of differences) see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Averaging 25.1mpg see full Mitsubishi Outlander review
2003 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I was always surprised at the great mileage I got. Routinely I got 23-25 MPG city and 28-31 highway. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review