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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S80 MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 55 fuel economy reports for the Volvo S80.

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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Volvo S80 MPG

Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2013 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2010 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2010 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2010 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2009 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2008 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2008 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2008 15.2 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2008 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2007 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2007 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2006.5 30.9 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2006 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2006 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2004 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2004 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2004 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2003 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2002 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2002 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2001 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2001 22.5 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2000 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 72 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
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 90 10 0 0 25.3  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 13 22 29 37 100 17.6  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 34 34 1 31 100 27.8  
2010 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 10 3 38 50 73 22.3  
2009 4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
mtns light light 2 6 2 90 65 24.0  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 5 0 85 10 60 19.3  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 10 20 40 30 100 29.4  
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2008 4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med hvy 10 60 20 10 60 15.2  
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 6 9 18 68 66 25.9  
2007 4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 8 15 48 30 70 18.5  
2007 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 2 16 16 66 70 22.9  
2006.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 10 5 10 75 70 30.9  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 4 19 31 46 65 25.3  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 0 100 120 28.4  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 3 18 8 73 95 25.9  
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed automatic AWD
hills light none 10 10 20 60 70 26.0  
2004 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light hvy 5 10 20 65 68 25.1  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 10 20 20 50 60 18.5  
2003 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 0 0 65 35 65 24.0  
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 5 5 25 65 60 23.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6
4-speed automatic FWD
hills med none 30 0 0 70 60 21.0  
2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
mtns light light 0 0 0 100 65 26.3  
2001 4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6
4-speed automatic FWD
hills med hvy 25 33 10 33 65 22.5  
2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 1 9 18 72 68 25.0  

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S80 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo S80

Volvo S80 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Even though it says it requires Premium in Summer some where in that manual it states I can use 87~89 octane gas without harming the engine. That is helpful to know. With premium fuel and my mainly highway driving with only 2 persons on board we get 25MPG see full Volvo S80 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
5-speed automatic FWD
Very small comparing to other cars see full Volvo S80 review
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Excellent city and highway mileage. see full Volvo S80 review
2001 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed automatic FWD
I've had this car for 13 years now and the mpg has always been very good. Being a European model (2.4 litre petrol auto - 170 bhp) it does not compare directly with any US models. I have the air con on 100% of the time. If I keep to the speed limit - 80 -85 on the speedo I get 35 mpg (English gallons!) without any problem. On a holiday trip to Portugal doing long distance driving and at slightly slower speeds - say 70 mph on the speedo - I managed 40 mpg over nearly 1,500 miles. In town stop start driving I will usually get 25 mpg. Impressive figures I think for a 13 year old vehicle weighing as much as it does. see full Volvo S80 review
2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
average 18 MPG see full Volvo S80 review
Volvo S80 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very good fuel economy overall but running the AC continuously does produce a noticeable 2-3 mpg decrease in fuel economy. see full Volvo S80 review