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Kia Optima Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 4 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.4L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 8.27
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With the 0 kilowatts engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Kia Optima has been averaging 8.27 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2009 Kia Optimas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (about 61 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (18 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Kia Optima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.

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2009 Kia Optima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2009 Kia Optima Gas Mileage (L/100km)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Kia Optima's real-world L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.