2020 Kia Optima
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
42
Combined MPG
40
City MPG
45
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2020 Kia Optima
- Combined fuel economy: 42 MPG (40 city / 45 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,400
- CO₂ emissions: 213 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 0
Specifications
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Optima |
| Year | 2020 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.0L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 9/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 9/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $3,750 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 5/5 |
| Recalls | 0 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1250 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $104 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $8¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Kia Optima — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 41 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 42 | = |
| 2017 | 42 | = |
| 2016 | 37 | ↓ |
| 2015 | 37 | ↓ |
| 2014 | 37 | ↓ |
| 2013 | 37 | ↓ |
| 2012 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2011 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2010 | 25 | ↓ |
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