How many MPG does a 2020 Kia Optima get?

The 2020 Kia Optima gets 24–31 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 24 MPG in the city and 33 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 2020 Kia Optima?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 28 MPG combined, the 2020 Kia Optima uses about 536 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,876 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 2020 Kia Optima?

The 2020 Kia Optima returns 24 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 24–31 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 28 MPG good for a large cars?

For a large cars, 28 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2020 Kia Optima MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2020 Kia Optima.

EPA combined fuel economy

24–31MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

1.6–2.4L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Large Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$1,876

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

536 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 28 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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2020 Kia Optima

How many MPG does a 2020 Kia Optima get?: The 2020 Kia Optima gets 24–31 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 24 MPG in the city and 33 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 2020 Kia Optima?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 28 MPG combined, the 2020 Kia Optima uses about 536 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,876 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 2020 Kia Optima?: The 2020 Kia Optima returns 24 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 24–31 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 28 MPG good for a large cars?: For a large cars, 28 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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