Kia Optima Fuel Economy History
MPG by year — EPA official data.
Best MPG Year
2020
31 MPG combined
Latest Model
2020
31 MPG combined
| Year | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 | Details → |
| 2019 | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 | Details → |
| 2018 | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 | Details → |
| 2017 | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 | Details → |
| 2016 | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 | Details → |
| 2015 | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 | Details → |
| 2014 | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 | Details → |
| 2013 | Regular | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 | Details → |
| 2012 | Regular | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 | Details → |
| 2011 | Regular | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 | Details → |
| 2010 | Regular | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 | Details → |
| 2009 | Regular | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 | Details → |
| 2008 | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | Details → |
| 2007 | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | Details → |
| 2006 | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2005 | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2004 | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2003 | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 | Details → |
| 2002 | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 | Details → |
| 2001 | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 | Details → |