2016 Kia Optima
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
37
Combined MPG
35
City MPG
38
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2016 Kia Optima
- Combined fuel economy: 37 MPG (35 city / 38 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,600
- CO₂ emissions: 242 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Optima |
| Year | 2016 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 9/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 9/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $2,750 over 5 years |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1419 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $118 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $9¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Kia Optima — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 42 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 41 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 42 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 42 | ↑ |
| 2015 | 37 | = |
| 2014 | 37 | = |
| 2013 | 37 | = |
| 2012 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2011 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2010 | 25 | ↓ |
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