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2009 Kia Optima fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2009 Kia Optima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.

At a glance

Combined
23 to 25 MPG depending on version
City and highway
22 and 32 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Optima
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 223225 MPG $2,700
Optima
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 223225 MPG $2,700
Optima
Automatic 5-spd
6-cyl 2.7L Front-Wheel Drive 202823 MPG $2,900
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,700 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.

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