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2020 Kia Optima MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Kia Optima is a large car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 31 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2019 model. Among 32 large cars rated for 2020, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 27 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2020 #8 of 32 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2020 Kia Optima's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	37	15.7	6.4
Combined	31	13.2	7.6

How it ranks among 2020 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S117 MPGe $780
2Hyundai Ioniq58 MPG $802
3Hyundai Sonata Hybrid52 MPG $894
4Honda Accord Hybrid48 MPG $969
5Porsche Taycan69 MPGe $1,315
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8Kia Optima31 MPG $1,500
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32Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPG $4,232

2020 OptimaOther large carsClass median: $2,204/yr

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

Optima MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Optima	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Optima FE	Gas	25 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Optima	Gas	24 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Optima	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 105 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 292 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2020 Kia Optima vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Sonata 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sonata saves $47/yr vs Subaru Legacy 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Optima saves $50/yr vs Honda Accord 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Accord saves $91/yr vs Dodge Charger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Optima saves $522/yr vs Chrysler 300 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Optima saves $522/yr vs Chevrolet Impala 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Optima saves $614/yr vs Kia Optima Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Optima Hybrid saves $393/yr vs Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid 101 MPGe + 41 MPG · $996/yr Optima Plug-in Hybrid saves $504/yr vs Honda Accord Hybrid 48 MPG · $969/yr Accord Hybrid saves $531/yr vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Sonata Hybrid saves $606/yr vs Hyundai Ioniq 58 MPG · $802/yr Ioniq saves $698/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid (42 MPG), 2020 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid (101 MPGe + 41 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Kia Optima?

Up to 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 24 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Kia Optima use?

Regular gasoline.

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