2011 Kia Optima HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
34
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
36
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 12 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.3MPG average-13.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 36 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.3 MPG
Range: 24–41 MPG
Driving mix: City 41% / Highway 59%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.3 real world MPG based on 12 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Hybrid
City
34
Hwy
38
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular Hybrid | 34 | 38 | 36 | $1,900 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 247 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,871/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,482/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,620/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,723/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,884/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,879/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,330/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,924/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,810/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,853/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,871/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,482/yrHIGHEST | +$611 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,620/yrLOWEST | $-251 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,723/yr | $-148 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,884/yr | +$13 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,879/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,330/yr | +$459 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,924/yr | +$53 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,810/yr | $-61 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,853/yr | $-18 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 36 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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