Kia Optima Transmission Specifications
The 2020 Kia Optima uses Automatic (AM6), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2020):
The Kia Optima comes with Automatic (AM6), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6) depending on engine and trim.
Kia Optima Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Optima have?
The Kia Optima is offered with Automatic (AM6), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6) (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Optima come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia Optima in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.