Kia Optima Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy
Kia have been manufacturing models of Optima Hybrid for 10 years, with the latest vehicle in 2020 having a combined MPG of 42.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is $1,500 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $4,000 on fuel driving a 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid.
🛢 The Kia Optima Hybrid will consume roughly 7 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Kia Optima Hybrid will emit 213 grams of CO2, which is about 3,195,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 153 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Kia Optima Hybrid.
The table below is a complete list of the 10 Kia Optima Hybrid fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | 42 | $1,500 |
| 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid | 41 | $1,550 |
| 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid | 42 | $1,500 |
| 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | 42 | $1,500 |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 37 | $1,700 |
| 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid | 37 | $1,700 |
| 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid | 37 | $1,700 |
| 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid | 37 | $1,700 |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 36 | $1,750 |
| 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid | 36 | $1,750 |
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