2016 Kia OptimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
31
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AM7)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
37
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
24
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 286 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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