How many MPG does a 2010 Kia Optima get?

The 2010 Kia Optima gets 23–25 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 21 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (3 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2010 Kia Optima?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 24 MPG combined, the 2010 Kia Optima uses about 625 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,188 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 2010 Kia Optima?

The 2010 Kia Optima returns 21 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 23–25 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 24 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 24 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2010 Kia Optima MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2010 Kia Optima.

EPA combined fuel economy

23–25MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

2.4–2.7L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$2,188

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

625 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 24 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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FAQ

2010 Kia Optima

How many MPG does a 2010 Kia Optima get?: The 2010 Kia Optima gets 23–25 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 21 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (3 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2010 Kia Optima?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 24 MPG combined, the 2010 Kia Optima uses about 625 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,188 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 2010 Kia Optima?: The 2010 Kia Optima returns 21 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 23–25 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 24 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 24 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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