2004 Kia Optima fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2004 Kia Optima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Optima Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Optima Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Optima Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.