Kia Optima Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2020 Kia Optima costs about $1,450 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2020):
The Kia Optima costs an estimated $1,450/year in fuel (213 g CO₂/mi).
Kia Optima Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 97 | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 42 | $1,450 | 213 | 9 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 292 | 7 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 371 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 311 | 6 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 330 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 215 | 9 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 97 | 10 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 292 | 7 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 371 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 325 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | $2,300 | 327 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 97 | 10 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 42 | $1,450 | 212 | 9 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 286 | 7 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 6 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 340 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 321 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 42 | $1,450 | 212 | 9 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 97 | 10 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 286 | 7 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 310 | 7 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 321 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 37 | $1,650 | 242 | 9 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 36 | $1,700 | 247 | 8 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 31 | $2,000 | 286 | 8 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 355 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 320 | 7 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | $2,100 | 308 | 7 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 37 | $1,650 | 242 | 9 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 36 | $1,700 | 247 | 9 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 372 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 334 | 7 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Optima Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Kia Optima?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Kia Optima is $1,450 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Kia Optima produce?
The Kia Optima produces approximately 213 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.