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2011 Cadillac STS vs 2020 Kia Optima

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 21 MPG vs 42 MPG combined — Kia Optima is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2850 vs $1400 — Kia Optima saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2011 Cadillac STS 2020 Kia Optima
Year20112020
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (AM6)
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.62.0
City MPG1840
Highway MPG2745
Combined MPG2142
Annual Fuel Cost$2850$1400
CO₂ (g/mile)423.1904761904762213.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/109/10
EPA GHG Score—/109/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover5/5
🚗 2011 Cadillac STS

Midsize Cars with 21 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2020 Kia Optima

Midsize Cars with 42 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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