Kia Optima MPG by Year
| Year | Combined | Fuel | Cost per 100 miles | Trims | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24–42 | Regular gasoline | $9.69 | 6 | – |
| 2019 | 24–41 | Regular gasoline | $9.92 | 6 | – |
| 2018 | 25–42 | Regular gasoline | $9.69 | 7 | – |
| 2017 | 25–42 | Regular gasoline | $9.69 | 6 | – |
| 2016 | 25–37 | Regular gasoline | $11.00 | 7 | – |
| 2015 | 24–37 | Regular gasoline | $11.00 | 4 | – |
| 2014 | 24–37 | Regular gasoline | $11.00 | 4 | – |
| 2013 | 26–37 | Regular gasoline | $11.00 | 5 | – |
| 2012 | 26–36 | Regular gasoline | $11.30 | 4 | – |
| 2011 | 26–36 | Regular gasoline | $11.30 | 4 | – |
| 2010 | 23–25 | Regular gasoline | $16.28 | 3 | – |
| 2009 | 23–25 | Regular gasoline | $16.28 | 3 | – |
| 2008 | 23–25 | Regular gasoline | $16.28 | 3 | – |
| 2007 | 23–25 | Regular gasoline | $16.28 | 3 | – |
| 2006 | 21–25 | Regular gasoline | $16.28 | 6 | – |
| 2005 | 21–23 | Regular gasoline | $17.69 | 4 | – |
| 2004 | 21–23 | Regular gasoline | $17.69 | 4 | – |
| 2003 | 21–23 | Regular gasoline | $17.69 | 4 | – |
| 2002 | 18–21 | Regular gasoline | $19.38 | 4 | – |
| 2001 | 19–21 | Regular gasoline | $19.38 | 4 | – |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov