2019 Kia Optima Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPGe

Highway

MPGe

Combined

MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range

610 mi

EPA estimated

Charge Time (240V)

2 hr 42 min

Level 2 · full charge

Energy Use (Comb)

33.0

City 33.0 / Hwy 32.0 kWh

Electric Motor: 50kW IPMSM

EPA-estimated range of 610 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 33.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM6)

Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $1,700/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (AM6)	Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid	38	43	40	$1,700

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$6,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10

GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 97 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 3.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 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

Energy Use (Combined): 33 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City): 33 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy): 32 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Overall Safety Rating

5/5

2019 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability	9.8%