2011 Kia Optima Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid.
The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid has a 270V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid gets up to 34 miles per gallon in the city, and 38 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is 36 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is $1,750 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,750 on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Consume?
The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid will consume roughly 8 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid.
| City MPG | 34 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 38 |
| Combined MPG | 36 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,750 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Electric Motor | 270V Li-Ion |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 8 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Kia Models from 2011
If you're interested in other Kia models from 2011, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| Borrego 2WD | 18 |
| Borrego 2WD | 18 |
| Borrego 4WD | 18 |
| Borrego 4WD | 17 |
| Forte | 28 |
| Forte | 29 |
| Forte | 26 |
| Forte | 26 |
| Forte Eco | 30 |
| Forte Koup | 28 |
| Forte Koup | 27 |
| Forte Koup | 26 |
| Forte Koup | 26 |
| Optima | 27 |
| Optima | 27 |
| Optima | 26 |
| Rio | 30 |
| Rio | 30 |
| Rondo | 22 |
| Rondo | 21 |
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