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Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 295 fuel economy reports for the Mini Hardtop.

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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Mini Hardtop MPG

Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016 37.0 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015 31.3 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2015 44.5 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 39.2 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2014 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2013 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 36.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2012 32.6 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011 28.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011 33.0 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2011 39.4 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 33.3 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 32.9 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2010 42.7 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009 32.1 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2009 33.1 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 30.1 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 37.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 29.9 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 34.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 39.1 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2007 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2006 34.9 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2005 22.4 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2005 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2005 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2004 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2004 33.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2003 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2003 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2003 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2002 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2002 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 20 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
2016 4dr Hatch turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 5 0 30 65 70 37.0  
2015 4dr Hatch turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 14 19 67 65 31.3  
2015 2dr Hatch turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3
6-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt hvy 0 0 30 70 70 44.5  
2014 2dr Hatch turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 5 10 0 85 70 39.2  
2014 2dr Hatch turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 13 18 70 71 34.5  
2013 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med hvy 1 1 68 30 75 33.7  
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 0 20 80 65 36.7  
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2012 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 3 31 19 48 125 32.6  
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 50 50 65 28.2  
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 38 0 62 63 33.0  
2011 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 0 62 38 65 39.4  
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med hvy 13 8 45 35 60 32.4  
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 2 34 30 35 68 33.3  
2010 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 12 19 69 68 32.9  
2010 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 8 14 34 44 64 42.7  
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 14 34 27 25 74 32.0  
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 8 23 25 45 78 29.0  
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 7 33 21 39 74 32.1  
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 20 21 21 38 60 33.1  
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills v.lt none 20 50 20 10 75 30.1  
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 20 10 10 60 75 37.0  
2008 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 7 27 9 57 69 38.9  
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 13 8 23 56 64 29.9  
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 5 6 29 60 65 34.1  
2007 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 13 30 20 36 68 39.1  
2007 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 15 20 35 30 100 31.8  
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 8 13 17 61 66 28.3  
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 7 18 44 31 62 21.5  
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 6 16 43 36 80 28.6  
2006 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 3 18 12 67 73 34.9  
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 5 60 10 25 70 22.4  
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 12 16 19 53 73 28.1  
2005 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 15 18 21 47 63 32.4  
2004 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 3 8 15 75 70 30.0  
2004 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 15 35 50 120 33.6  
2003 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 32 39 29 66 26.1  
2003 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 3 53 16 27 78 27.2  
2003 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 7 40 26 27 74 27.0  
2002 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 1 5 60 34 65 28.7  
2002 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 5 40 35 20 93 26.7  

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Kia Optima vs. Mini Hardtop 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 Mini Hardtop

Mini Hardtop Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 Compared to most other performance-oriented cars, the 189-horsepower Mini Cooper S Hardtop is more fuel-efficient. With a six-speed manual transmission, the car achieves 24 mpg in the EPA's city test and 34 mpg in the highway test. The tested car's automatic transmission shaves an mpg off the highway figure but adds two in the city (26/33). In my suburban drivingn the trip computer typically reported low 30s, but as high as 38 with a relaxed right foot in "Green Mode." All pretty good, but the Mini's closest competitors are about equally economical. The much larger (but somehow not much heavier) Volkswagen GTI's EPA ratings are 25/33 with two pedals and 25/34 with three. The Ford Fiesta ST slightly tops them both with 26/35, but isn't available with an automatic transmission. Don't need 189 horsepower? The 134-horsepower non-S Cooper Hardtop achieves 29/40 with the manual transmission and 28/37 with the automatic. To match these figures (and then some) the Golf needs a diesel. The Fiesta, on the other hand, is available with a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine good for 31/43--but this engine is only offered with a manual transmission. see full Mini Hardtop review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mini Hardtop

Mini Hardtop Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 The marketed fuel efficiency ratings are somewhat accurate. In city driving, I'm getting the "rated" 27 mpg. That rate, however, decreases as idle times (red light, stop sign, stuck in traffic, warming up the engine, etc.) increases. The 36 highway mpg can only be achieved if you stick between 65-70 mph, even on sixth gear. Regardless, getting relatively high fuel efficiency from a car that such a joy to drive is one of it's best selling points. see full Mini Hardtop review
2010 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 41mpg combined! see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I get an average of 29+MPG around town with the air conditioning turned on. I have got 34mpg on a 200 mile trip on country roads and I just did 404.9 miles at 85/90mph A/C on with a 300 pound passenger on I-95 and got 32.4mpg. This is all normal driving. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 as a daily commuter, over 30 mpg is great see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 With the 09 Cooper (not the S model), it was easy to get over 40mpg on 55mph roads. On 70mph highways, it was more like 35mpg. Was wonderful to fill up and see over 500 miles of range. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Best mpg I've had in a car, solid 33 just about everywhere I go. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 What is not to like about 40 mpg. Granted, I do mostly highway miles, but even with my city driving mixed in, I am still getting close to 40 overall (39.5 to be exact). see full Mini Hardtop review
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Great for a sports car. see full Mini Hardtop review
2006 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Average over the cars lifetime is 26MPG. Not stellar, but damn good. Credit the light weight for positives on this and the handling and performance categories. see full Mini Hardtop review
2005 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 37 mpg on freeway, 34 mpg around town. see full Mini Hardtop review