How many MPG does a 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX get?

The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX gets 36 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 35 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 36 MPG combined, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX uses about 417 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,460 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX?

The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX returns 35 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 36 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 36 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 36 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX.

EPA combined fuel economy

36MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

2.4L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$1,460

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

417 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 36 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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FAQ

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

How many MPG does a 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX get?: The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX gets 36 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 35 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 36 MPG combined, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX uses about 417 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,460 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX?: The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX returns 35 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 36 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 36 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 36 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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