2017 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 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid.
The 2017 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 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid gets up to 39 miles per gallon in the city, and 46 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is 42 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is $1,500 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 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $4,000 on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Consume?
The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid will consume roughly 7 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.
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Emit?
For every mile driven, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid will emit 212 grams of CO2, which is about 3,180,000 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 108 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid.
| City MPG | 39 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 46 |
| Combined MPG | 42 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $4,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Electric Motor | 270V Li-Ion |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 7 |
| Grams of CO2 | 3,180,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 151 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Kia Models from 2017
If you're interested in other Kia models from 2017, 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 |
|---|---|
| Cadenza | 23 |
| Forte | 28 |
| Forte | 32 |
| Forte | 28 |
| Forte 5 | 28 |
| Forte 5 | 27 |
| Forte 5 | 25 |
| Forte Koup | 28 |
| Forte Koup | 27 |
| Forte Koup | 26 |
| K900 | 20 |
| K900 | 18 |
| Niro | 49 |
| Niro FE | 50 |
| Niro Touring | 43 |
| Optima | 31 |
| Optima | 25 |
| Optima | 28 |
| Optima FE | 29 |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid | 40 |
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