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2019 Kia Optima Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 41 MPG combined (39 city / 45 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 2018 model. Among 68 midsize cars rated for 2019, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,134 a year to fuel.

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Combined 41 MPG 39 MPG city · 45 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,134 15,000 mi/yr · $7.56 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2019 #19 of 68 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid's fuel average is 17.4 km/L (5.7 L/100 km), or 41 MPG combined: 16.6 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3916.66.0
Highway4519.15.2
Combined4117.45.7

How it ranks among 2019 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Hyundai Ioniq EV136 MPGe $675
  2. 2Tesla Model 3133 MPGe $686
  3. 3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
  4. 4Honda Clarity EV114 MPGe $796
  5. 5Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
  6. 19Kia Optima Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  7. 68Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941
2019 Optima HybridOther midsize carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Optima Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch
Optima Hybrid		 Hybrid 39 MPG 45 MPG 41 MPG — $1,134

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
105 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
215 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
9/10

2019 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Sonata Hybrid saves $27/yr vs Ford Fusion Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Fusion Hybrid saves $27/yr vs Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 99 MPGe + 39 MPG · $1,038/yr Sonata Plug-in Hybrid saves $97/yr vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,057/yr Avalon Hybrid saves $77/yr vs Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid 103 MPGe + 42 MPG · $990/yr Fusion Plug-in Hybrid saves $144/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 46 MPG · $1,011/yr Malibu Hybrid saves $123/yr vs Kia Optima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Optima Hybrid saves $366/yr vs Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 103 MPGe + 40 MPG · $1,007/yr Optima Plug-in Hybrid saves $127/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2019 Kia Optima (31 MPG), 2019 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid (103 MPGe + 40 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Up to 41 MPG combined (39 city / 45 highway).

What fuel does the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid's fuel average is 17.4 km/L (5.7 L/100 km), or 41 MPG combined: 16.6 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid per year?

About $1,134 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $7.56 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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