2018 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Kia Optima Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT · 42 MPG
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch · 42 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid (42 MPG) costs about $1,107 a year to fuel and the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid (42 MPG) about $1,107.
Your numbers
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Kia Optima Hybrid
Side by side
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,107 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,107 |
| 42 MPG | Combined efficiency | 42 MPG |
| 43 MPG | City | 39 MPG |
| 41 MPG | Highway | 46 MPG |
| 103 cu ft | Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| 211 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 212 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 9/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 9/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Kia Optima Hybrid across model years
- Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Kia Optima Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Kia Optima Hybrid has more cargo space (13 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 74 2018 midsize cars, the Ford Fusion Hybrid ranks 16th and the Kia Optima Hybrid 15th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. the Kia Optima Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,107 for the Ford Fusion Hybrid and $1,107 for the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Kia Optima Hybrid, with 13 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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