2016 Kia Optima fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2016 Kia Optima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 31 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 25 to 31 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 28 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,150 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 Automatic (AM7) | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| Optima FE Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Optima Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Optima Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Optima FE Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,150 per year in fuel, versus $2,700 for the least efficient.