2020 Kia Optima Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Kia Optima maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2016–2016 are listed on the Kia Optima maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2020 Kia Optima Specs at a Glance
The 2020 Kia Optima gets 42 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 630 miles of range, weighs 3,792 lbs, measures 191.3 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 24 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 42 mpg (40 city / 45 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM6) · other 2020 trims rate 24–42 mpg combined
- EPA range
- 630 miles
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM6) · 3 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,792 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN
- Length
- 191.3 in · 73.2 in wide · 57.9 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in
2020 Kia Optima trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 44 | 41 |
| Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 45 | 42 |
| Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 |
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 |
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 29 |
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Kia Optima — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 44 | 41 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 45 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 45 | 41 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 38 | 43 | 40 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 38 | 43 | 40 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 46 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 46 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 38 | 43 | 40 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 | 38 | 37 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 | 38 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 | 38 | 37 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 | 38 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Optima — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima is EPA-rated at up to 41 MPG combined (39 city / 44 highway).
What engine does the 2020 Kia Optima have?
The Kia Optima uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
How far can the 2020 Kia Optima go on a full charge and tank?
As a plug-in hybrid, the Kia Optima has an EPA-rated total driving range of up to 630 miles combining electric and gasoline operation.
What years of the Kia Optima are covered here?
This page documents 35 verified Kia Optima configurations across model years 2015–2020.
Which model year of the Kia Optima is the most fuel efficient?
The 2020 Kia Optima holds the highest combined rating at 42 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 37 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 14%) across the 6 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Optima have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Kia Optima — 1.6L, 2L, 2.4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2020 Kia Optima front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Kia Optima configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2020 data.