2020 · Midsize Car · Hybrid

2020 Kia Optima Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 42 MPG combined (40 city / 45 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 2019 model. Among 64 midsize cars rated for 2020, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,107 a year to fuel.

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Combined 42 MPG 40 MPG city · 45 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,107 15,000 mi/yr · $7.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #14 of 64 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid's fuel average is 17.9 km/L (5.6 L/100 km), or 42 MPG combined: 17.0 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City4017.05.9
Highway4519.15.2
Combined4217.95.6

How it ranks among 2020 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Tesla Model 3141 MPGe $648
  2. 2Hyundai Ioniq EV133 MPGe $686
  3. 3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
  4. 4Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid119 MPGe + 52 MPG $815
  5. 5Nissan Leaf111 MPGe $821
  6. 14Kia Optima Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  7. 64Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941
2020 Optima HybridOther midsize carsClass median: $1,755/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 40 MPG 45 MPG 42 MPG — $1,107

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
213 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
9/10

2020 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2020 Kia Optima (31 MPG), 2020 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid (101 MPGe + 41 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Up to 42 MPG combined (40 city / 45 highway).

What fuel does the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid's fuel average is 17.9 km/L (5.6 L/100 km), or 42 MPG combined: 17.0 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid per year?

About $1,107 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $7.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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