Kia Optima Gas Mileage

The Kia Optima delivers solid gas mileage ratings for a mid-size sedan. A five-star safety rating, roomy interior, an affordable price, and highway estimates of 31 miles per gallon (MPG) for the four-cylinder version make the Optima an attractive choice for the value-conscious.

The Optima was introduced to America in the 2002 model year and was redesigned for 2006. The 2008 Optima is based on the Hyundai Elantra platform.

The 2008 Kia Optima can be fitted with one of two engines:

• 2.4 liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 162 horsepower (HP) and 164 foot pounds of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or five-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic transmission. Gas mileage ratings: 21 city / 31 highway MPG.
• 2.7 liter V6 engine, producing 185 HP and 182 foot pounds of torque, mated to a five-speed electronically controlled Sportmatic transmission. Gas mileage ratings: 20 city / 28 highway MPG.

Kia Optima Gas Mileage – 2002-2008

Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Disp.	Fuel	Trans.	City	Hwy
2008	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L5) Auto	20	28
2008	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	21	31
2008	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L5) Auto	21	31
2007	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L5) Auto	24	34
2007	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L5) Auto	22	30
2007	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	24	34
2006	Kia	Kia OPTIMA(MS)	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	23	30
2006	Kia	Kia OPTIMA(MS)	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L4) Auto	22	30
2006	Kia	Kia OPTIMA(MS)	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L4) Auto	20	27
2005	Kia	Kia Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(M5) Manual	20	28
2005	Kia	Kia Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L4) Auto	20	27
2005	Kia	Kia Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	23	30
2005	Kia	Kia Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L4) Auto	22	30
2004	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L4) Auto	20	27
2004	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(M5) Manual	20	28
2004	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L4) Auto	22	30
2004	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	23	30
2003	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L4) Auto	22	30
2003	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(M5) Manual	20	28
2003	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L4) Auto	20	27
2003	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	23	30
2002	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(L4) Auto	20	27
2002	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(L4) Auto	18	24
2002	Kia	Optima	6 cylinder	2.7 liter	R	(M5) Manual	19	26
2002	Kia	Optima	4 cylinder	2.4 liter	R	(M5) Manual	21	28

Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.

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