Kia Optima vs. Jeep Wrangler MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 309 fuel economy reports for the Jeep Wrangler.

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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Jeep Wrangler 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
2018	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	0	25	75	60	18.4
2017	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	80	0	20	70	12.5
2016	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	5	80	15	68	17.0
2015	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	30	15	56	75	19.1
2015	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	10	20	30	40	70	14.7
2014	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	10	10	30	50	70	18.2
2014	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	20	70	0	10	60	15.0
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2013	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	49	0	50	70	18.8
2012	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	75	0	25	60	16.0
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	0	10	5	85	60	23.0
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	30	25	40	60	20.2
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	0	0	40	60	75	15.6
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	2	40	10	48	90	21.3
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	8	8	46	38	81	16.4
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	50	0	50	60	16.0
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	1	12	15	71	61	14.7
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	v.lt	none	1	1	15	83	65	20.8
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	5	20	10	65	70	18.5
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	37	40	23	70	17.2
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	5	28	18	50	68	17.1
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	hvy	0	15	10	75	70	16.3
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	0	0	20	80	70	18.5
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	18	55	9	18	65	18.6
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	light	50	30	0	20	110	10.2
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	11	26	39	23	65	15.6
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	3	12	3	82	62	18.8
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	18	35	48	60	17.9
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	light	18	17	15	51	64	18.5
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	none	25	10	10	55	68	20.1
2007	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	2	10	23	65	60	17.1
2007	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	10	12	52	27	68	16.2
2007	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	3	11	15	71	64	18.9
2006	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	8	40	12	41	67	16.6
2006	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	26	39	18	17	62	14.1
2006	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	lead	none	11	33	25	31	66	15.2
2006	2dr SUV 147-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	hvy	0	0	10	90	65	19.7
2005	2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	none	3	5	30	63	61	15.9
2005	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	mtns	med	light	5	42	2	51	65	16.2
2004	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	48	19	2	31	69	16.2
2004	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	10	10	30	50	65	13.7
2003	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	2	2	33	63	62	16.9
2002	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	med	light	20	25	20	35	60	17.0
2000	2dr SUV 181-horsepower 4.0L I6 3-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	74	11	11	60	13.5

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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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2010	Heavy and far from aerodynamic, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't earn impressive EPA fuel economy ratings: 17 mpg city, 21 mpg highway. In the suburbs I could only get the average mpg readout to top 20 if I was very easy on the pedals. In most of my suburban driving the trip computer reported averages around 16. The 4Runner's EPA ratings are no better. Its trip computer averages were two-to-three mpg higher, but some or even most of this advantage could have been due to summer weather. see full Jeep Wrangler review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Compared to my 2001 TJ Jeep Wrangler which got around 11 to 13 MPG, the 15-17 city and 18/21 highway are quite the improvement, especially since it is a longer/heavier 4-door model. At the worst, I've gotten 13 MPG in stop and go driving and 15 on the highway in very strong headwinds. The flip side; the best I've gotten in-city is 18 MPG and an impressive 28 MPG with a tailwind from Colorado to Texas! Overall, for driving what is basically shaped like a brick on the road; the fuel economy for my Jeep I feel is rather impressive. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2010	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Being a true SUV, and as heavy as it is, fuel economy is not the best. However, I knowingly traded my 2010 Ford Mustang that got decent fuel economy in for this Jeep Wrangler that I knew got bad fuel economy because I wanted and needed an all season vehicle. Although my fuel economy hovers around 14 mpg, I don't regret my decision. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2009	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	I average 19 mpg on road and 22mpg on hwy. Better than many SUVs on the road. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2006	2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	If I fill it up before it gets to a quarter tank it gets around 15MPG, but if I wait until the light comes on and then do the math I'm getting 17. Either way, this is not really the kind of vehicle you buy for the gas mileage. see full Jeep Wrangler review

Jeep Wrangler Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Getting 20 mpg is a very rare occurance that causes celebration. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	fuel economy not good see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	- Bad. Knew that getting in to it. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	We are aware of the bad economy but seeing the WHOLE lineup has a new Pentastar V6 this is the last year for the old engine style. We luckily have another fuel efficient car so we will enjoy the ride and monitor the gas usage. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2010	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	My 412 hp Mustang gets far better mileage than the 202 hp Jeep. What is wrong with that picture? see full Jeep Wrangler review
2009	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	getting 20 highway 17 city see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	2dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Although its to be expected from a Wrangler, you should be able to get more than 15-17 mpg from a vehicle today. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Like most American cars, we trade power and performance for fuel economy or so it would seem see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Gas mileage could be better, a better transmission could easily increase both performance and economy see full Jeep Wrangler review
2008	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is bad but slightly better than the TJ. see full Jeep Wrangler review