Kia Optima vs. Toyota Yaris MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 548 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Yaris.

Kia Optima MPG

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 Yaris MPG

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
2013	4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	0	50	50	70	32.7
2010	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	13	17	10	59	65	40.4
2010	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	3	4	7	86	59	43.7
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 89hp 1.4L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	2	1	40	57	70	52.7
2010	4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	13	25	34	28	64	39.8
2010	4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	17	13	16	53	65	38.5
2010	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	37	14	43	64	37.0
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2010	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	10	5	80	75	33.0
2009	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	14	26	51	68	36.8
2009	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	mtns	med	light	0	0	15	85	75	36.0
2009	4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	40	0	43	57	35.7
2009	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	7	23	14	56	69	38.0
2009	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	10	10	70	65	34.8
2008	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	0	40	18	42	58	41.2
2008	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	7	12	75	70	39.5
2008	4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	20	18	45	18	100	35.6
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	v.lt	light	2	14	40	44	71	41.3
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	5	14	17	64	64	37.0
2007	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	7	10	17	66	63	42.2
2007	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	9	16	71	73	39.9
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	12	24	12	52	74	38.8
2007	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	13	14	70	69	35.4

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Optima

Kia Optima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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

Toyota Yaris Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It gets amazing fuel economy, I drive it daily to and from work, constant city driving mainly, I use about 20$ a week in regular gas. see full Toyota Yaris review
2010	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am an ultra light foot driver and can consistently get 42-46 mpg in the spring or fall when I can have the A/C off. During the summer I can get about 41-42 mpg and because of our below zero winters I get into the upper 30s for mpg. Overall year round my average mpg is 41.7. The key seems to be the aerodynamics of the 4 door sedan and the manual transmission. Not sure why this car is not rated at better mpg. Could be it is driver style sensitive in that a lead foot driver can get terrible gas mileage and a light foot driver can get easily into the 40s for mpg. I have driven this car 52000 miles to this date April 2013. I use this car to commute to work which includes rush hour traffic. I have also used this car to go cross country from the midwest to Florida. Total MPG so far 41.68. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very economical gas consumption. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	First tank of fuel resulted in 35.44 mpg. Previous car was around 25 mpg. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It had the highest EPA estimates in the price range I was looking at. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My latest fuel economy was 45mpg. Enough said. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I needed an economical car for short trips. Fuel consumption is reported as being very good. My first trip showed good fuel economy. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Have never got less than 37.5 mpg in mixed driving. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30+ MPG without even trying see full Toyota Yaris review
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	32 mpg see full Toyota Yaris review

Toyota Yaris Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Given its size, should have a better rating. During my test drives (and several rentals), consistently performed worse than EPA estimates, even using a light foot. see full Toyota Yaris review