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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Tacoma MPG

Chart is based on 152 fuel economy reports for the Kia Optima and 363 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Tacoma.

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 Tacoma MPG

Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2017 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2016 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2016 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2013 50.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2013 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2013 20.8 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2013 16.6 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2012 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2012 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2012 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2011 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2011 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2011 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2011 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2010 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2010 15.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2010 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2009 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2009 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2009 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2009 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2008 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 96 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2008 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2008 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2008 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2008 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 86 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 16.3 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 20.1 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 89 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 93 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2007 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 14.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 18.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2006 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005 17.7 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2003 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002 16.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2002 18.8 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2001 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2000 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2000 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 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
2017 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light none 0 5 10 85 60 22.1  
2016 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 25 50 25 60 19.0  
2016 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 10 0 20 70 75 21.7  
2013 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat v.lt light 0 10 50 40 60 50.4  
2013 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 0 20 13 67 63 18.5  
2013 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat med light 0 26 11 63 62 20.8  
2013 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 5 70 15 10 69 16.6  
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2012 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 5 15 40 40 65 17.9  
2012 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat lead light 4 14 27 55 74 17.6  
2012 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light none 0 10 30 60 75 16.0  
2011 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills lead none 3 5 43 50 65 18.7  
2011 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 0 0 10 90 70 23.1  
2011 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 10 50 40 55 21.9  
2011 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat med light 0 88 0 13 70 21.2  
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 0 5 5 90 55 23.0  
2010 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 20 50 30 0 0 15.7  
2010 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 3 47 50 63 20.5  
2009 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light none 4 4 75 18 60 23.2  
2009 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 30 10 30 30 60 21.0  
2009 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills med light 10 25 25 40 86 18.1  
2009 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
mtns med none 23 19 19 38 65 17.9  
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat v.lt light 0 0 4 96 63 21.5  
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 2 17 42 40 65 19.6  
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat light light 0 10 37 53 68 26.5  
2008 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 10 20 20 50 65 20.0  
2008 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 0 37 0 63 75 19.9  
2007 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat med light 15 50 20 15 70 21.1  
2007 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 0 38 31 31 68 25.4  
2007 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 5 5 0 90 65 18.0  
2007 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills med light 0 14 0 86 60 23.5  
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 10 30 15 45 78 16.3  
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 3 11 9 78 69 20.1  
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills med none 1 5 5 89 60 18.1  
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
mtns med light 3 3 3 93 60 28.6  
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 8 11 0 82 70 24.0  
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual RWD
flat med light 0 85 0 15 70 17.0  
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
mtns med none 5 5 40 50 75 18.0  
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 0 0 100 60 22.0  
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med hvy 10 10 20 60 75 21.0  
2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 0 50 0 50 60 24.2  
2006 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat med hvy 5 5 0 90 80 14.0  
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat med hvy 0 0 50 50 70 18.4  
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 25 25 0 50 65 18.9  
2006 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat light light 6 24 12 58 64 23.8  
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 5 10 40 45 50 19.2  
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 0 5 15 80 110 19.6  
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 164-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat med light 15 11 13 61 75 21.3  
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 29 19 5 48 70 17.7  
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 0 10 60 30 65 21.0  
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
hills med none 15 35 25 25 60 19.0  
2004 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 142-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 5 15 40 40 70 24.8  
2003 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat v.lt light 8 2 2 88 65 21.1  
2003 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 142-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 15 5 10 70 70 24.0  
2003 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 150-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 0 80 20 60 20.0  
2003 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills med none 5 10 10 75 75 17.0  
2003 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 10 2 20 68 60 24.0  
2003 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 142-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual RWD
flat v.lt light 5 33 5 57 60 22.2  
2002 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
hills med hvy 20 20 20 40 65 16.5  
2002 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 2 40 8 50 65 16.1  
2002 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 142-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 0 0 39 61 70 24.0  
2002 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med hvy 5 40 15 40 75 22.0  
2002 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 150-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light none 5 18 18 60 65 18.8  
2001 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 150-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 10 20 70 65 23.2  
2000 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 150-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 0 5 10 85 65 21.3  
2000 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 190-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
flat v.lt light 0 10 50 40 60 19.5  

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Kia Optima vs. Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Just completed a 7,000 mile trip, 2 adults & lightly, fully loaded bed. Best mileage 24 mpg, lowest 22 mpg. Typical town/freeway mix has been 22-23 mpg. Flat terrain, easy driving. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2009 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Even with the V6, the fuel economy hovers around 22MPG with mixed city/highway driving. A lot cheaper to refuel than a full size. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I thought the fuel economy, for a truck, was excellent. It gets 5mpg better than a Honda Ridgeline. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
The 4 cyl specifically for a truck is great. According to my computerized Scanguage I am getting a consistent 21-25 mpg per tank with all around driving and commuting. 21 gallong tank. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
Fuel economy was close to the best for the class. I get around 27/mpg at highway speeds. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
At the time of purchase, it had the best gas mileage of all the small trucks I looked at. (Ford, Chevy, Mazda, GMC) see full Toyota Tacoma review
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I get 21mpg in the warm months and only 18mpg in the winter. I use the 4wd a lot when roads are snowy or slippery. I had hoped for better gas mileage and find it ridiculous that there aren't better truck engines available from any of the manufacturers. A turbo-diesel four-cylinder would be much more practical in the Tacoma. see full Toyota Tacoma review
Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
less than 20 mpg see full Toyota Tacoma review
2008 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
The one I test drove was a 4 wheel drive with a V6 and its gas mileage was worse than my 4 cylinder 2WD. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Its terrible. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
close to 16-17 in town, which is on par with a fullsize v8 see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
23 mpg on the highway at 55 mph. This is vs. the 1993 toyata truck which regularly got 30+ mpg. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I expected better fuel economy for a small truck. But none of the trucks get good economy. The manufacturers need to get with the program on truck fuel economy. see full Toyota Tacoma review