2012 Kia Optima Hybrid MPG
Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid.
EPA combined fuel economy
36MPG
combined (55% city / 45% hwy)
City
34
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Engine
2.4L
Cylinders
4
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
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
- How many MPG does a 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid get?
- The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid gets 36 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 34 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 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid?
- Driving 15,000 miles a year at 36 MPG combined, the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid 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 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid?
- The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid returns 34 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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