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Kia Optima MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
12 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
13 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
14 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	8 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	15 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	11 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	11 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	10 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	8 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	8 vehicles
34 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
35 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
36 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
37 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
38 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
39 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
40 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
41 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
42 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
43 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
44 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
45 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
46 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
47 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
48 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
49 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
50 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
51 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
52 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
53 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2017	2017 4dr Sedan 154-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	52.6	See all data
With the 154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2017 Kia Optima has been averaging 52.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2017 Kia Optimas in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 30 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (20 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition, the average 2017 Kia Optima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2016	2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 7-sp automated manual FWD	38.99	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	25.49	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	27.06	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Sedan 154-hp 2.0L I4 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	32.45	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	25.58	See all data

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2012	2012 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	32.33	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	27.99	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp manual FWD	30	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	28.7	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	20	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	36.19	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	29.26	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp manual FWD	26.17	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	26.3	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	29.53	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.16	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	24.55	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp manual FWD	30	See all data

2006.5	2006.5 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	28.85	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	12.12	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp manual FWD	30	See all data

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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

Kia Optima MPG

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Optima

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Optima

Kia Optima Gas Mileage (MPG)