Kia
Optima
Model years 2012–2020 · Sedan · Midsize car
GasHybridPlug-in hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 24–42
- Electric range
- 28–29 mi
- Seats
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
The Kia Optima is a midsize sedan with seating for 5, offered as gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid, with up to 42 MPG combined and up to 29 miles of electric range. It comes with front-wheel drive. Our catalog covers model years 2012–2020.
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Key specs
- Body style
- Sedan
- Segment
- Midsize car
- Model years
- 2012–2020
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- City MPG
- 20–40
- Highway MPG
- 30–46
- Combined MPG
- 24–42
- Electric range
- 28–29 mi
Versions by year
Engines, transmissions and EPA fuel economy for each model year.
6 versions
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb. | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima | 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic | FWD | Gas | 27 / 37 / 31 | — |
| Optima | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Automatic | FWD | Gas | 21 / 30 / 24 | — |
| Optima | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic | FWD | Gas | 24 / 32 / 27 | — |
| Optima FE | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic | FWD | Gas | 25 / 35 / 29 | — |
| Optima Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl Hybrid | Automatic | FWD | Hybrid | 40 / 45 / 42 | — |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl Plug-in Hybrid | Automatic | FWD | Plug-in hybrid | 39 / 44 / 41 | 28 mi |
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.
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