Kia Optima Specifications & MPG Data
2015–2020 model years36 variantsUp to 42 MPG combined
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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, 2.0 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 |