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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 500 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Corolla.

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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Toyota Corolla MPG

Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2021 40.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2017 34.7 MPG Highway Percentage 6 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2016 40.4 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2016 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2015 36.4 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2015 50.5 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2014 32.7 MPG Highway Percentage 64 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2013 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 3 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2012 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2011 34.2 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2010 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2010 36.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2010 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2009.5 28.8 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2009 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2009 36.8 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2009 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2008 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2008 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2007 40.7 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2007 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2006 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2006 34.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2006 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005.5 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005 29.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005 35.1 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2005 31.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2004 34.4 MPG Highway Percentage 86 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2004 31.4 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2003 36.7 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2003 30.3 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2002 38.7 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2002 32.6 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2001 34.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2001 36.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2000 29.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 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
2021 4dr Sedan 139-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
flat v.lt hvy 0 5 5 90 65 40.9  
2017 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat v.lt hvy 0 9 86 6 65 34.7  
2016 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light none 1 2 2 95 103 40.4  
2016 4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light none 20 50 20 10 60 27.8  
2015 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 4 6 23 68 73 36.4  
2015 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat v.lt none 0 6 32 62 58 50.5  
2014 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 18 13 6 64 72 32.7  
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2013 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light none 33 36 29 3 100 26.4  
2012 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 8 30 28 35 73 28.3  
2011 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 0 10 35 55 68 34.2  
2010 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 0 40 20 40 60 23.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat v.lt none 0 25 0 75 70 36.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 5 18 24 52 69 32.4  
2009.5 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills light light 53 33 5 10 100 28.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med none 10 50 20 20 110 21.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 5 4 8 83 72 36.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 10 14 27 49 74 33.7  
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 5 18 26 51 70 32.4  
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 1 32 14 53 66 32.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 0 0 5 95 60 40.7  
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 13 9 21 58 73 34.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med hvy 15 22 38 25 63 30.2  
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 2 16 38 45 71 34.3  
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 10 35 18 37 67 28.4  
2005.5 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med hvy 10 30 10 50 80 29.4  
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 1 13 27 60 74 29.2  
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 2 3 10 85 68 35.1  
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 8 20 29 43 75 31.7  
2004 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 6 4 5 86 86 34.4  
2004 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 5 26 14 56 67 31.4  
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 4 11 14 71 70 36.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 11 24 14 51 66 30.3  
2002 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills light light 1 0 4 95 68 38.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 12 7 25 56 72 32.6  
2001 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 0 60 40 60 34.0  
2001 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 5 35 35 25 75 36.0  
2000 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 14 37 14 35 85 29.3  

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 Those seeking to maximize fuel economy should check out the Corolla LE Eco, with EPA ratings for 30 mpg city, 42 highway. The regular LE checks in at 29/38, and the S at 29/37. Even the last is within spitting distance of the best in the segment, including the 30/39 Sentra. In my efficiency-minded suburban driving the trip computer reported an average of 37.7, a bit better than the 36I managed with the Sentra. Driving with less care for fuel economy netted 32, about even with the Nissan. The Toyota couldn't quite match the Nissanona 65-mph highway drive, though, with a two-way trip computer average of 38 vs. 40 (quite close to those EPA estimates). see full Toyota Corolla review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Excellent 40-42 with mixed driving, up to 44 on the highway see full Toyota Corolla review
2013 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fuel economy is impressive though you pay a small price in power. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Consistently get 28-30 mpg in mix city and highway (50/50) driving. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Very good on fuel and I can stretch a tank of gas over a long period of time. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fuel economy is great, as expected with 1.8 I4. EPA rated city driving at 28MPG but i have never been below 32. When cruising at 65 with A/C off, 40MPG is possible. The sole reason i bought the car was for economy. Paired with great MPG and great price, I would say this beats out a Prius if you want to save money. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
30+ MPG on regular fuel. With todays fuel prices, this is a plus. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Went on long drive today and averaged 40.5 mpg overall. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I do get about 35 mpg. But.. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It offers high fuel economy for the size of the vehicle see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Corolla has the best Hwy/City rating of any car it its class. see full Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lost 4 MPG after Technical Service Bulletin work performed to decrease oil use. Oil still disappearing. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
This car gets 25 City, 35 Highway. It looks like it should be able to do better, but it does not. The 3-speed Automatic with Overdrive (4-speed in reality) is dated and is only okay with the engine's performance. The engine itself, the 1ZZFE, has very few flaws, but is the final evolution of a 90's engine design, that gets okay horsepower, but goes through gas more than it should. And when they get older, they do go through more gas than they should. In addition, the engine can't handle E10 in cold weather (regular gasoline with "up to" 10 percent ethanol) without problems, requiring you to spend more on "REC" fuel, which is non-ethanol pure gasoline. On top of that, the drive by wire throttle has a noticeable delay between the hair trigger throttle and the engine surging forward, making smooth starts with the automatic difficult. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The gearing which keeps the engine in its power band keeps it at 4k RPM on the highway (I go fast). 30MPG on premium fuel is not justified by the modest increase in power. see full Toyota Corolla review