How many MPG does a 2012 Kia Optima get?

The 2012 Kia Optima gets 26–27 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 23 MPG in the city and 34 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 2012 Kia Optima?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 27 MPG combined, the 2012 Kia Optima uses about 556 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,946 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?

The 2012 Kia Optima returns 23 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 26–27 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 27 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 27 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2012 Kia Optima MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Kia Optima.

EPA combined fuel economy

26–27MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

2–2.4L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$1,946

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

556 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 27 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

How many MPG does a 2012 Kia Optima get?: The 2012 Kia Optima gets 26–27 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 23 MPG in the city and 34 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 2012 Kia Optima?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 27 MPG combined, the 2012 Kia Optima uses about 556 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,946 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?: The 2012 Kia Optima returns 23 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 26–27 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 27 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 27 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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