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Optima

U.S. fuel economy and specifications from the EPA.

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Kia Optima midsize sedan as sold in the late 2010s
31Best combined MPG2016 model year
2001–2020Model years20 with EPA ratings
63Rated configurationsDrive, transmission and engine
1.6–2.7 LEngine sizeDisplacement

Best combined MPG by model year

The highest EPA rating among each year's configurations.

2001 21 MPG
2002 21 MPG
2003 23 MPG
2004 23 MPG
2005 23 MPG
2006 23 MPG
2007 25 MPG
2008 25 MPG
2009 25 MPG
2010 25 MPG
2011 27 MPG
2012 27 MPG
2013 27 MPG
2014 26 MPG
2015 26 MPG
2016 31 MPG
2017 31 MPG
2018 31 MPG
2019 31 MPG
2020 31 MPG

3 configurations.

Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM7)

Regular gasoline · Large Cars

Combined MPG
31
Engine displacement
1.6 L
Cylinders
4
EPA listing for this configuration: 2020, Front-Wheel Drive, Automatic (AM7), 1.6 L, Regular

Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)

Regular gasoline · Large Cars

Combined MPG
24
Engine displacement
2.0 L
Cylinders
4
EPA listing for this configuration: 2020, Front-Wheel Drive, Automatic (S6), 2.0 L, Regular

Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)

Regular gasoline · Large Cars

Combined MPG
27
Engine displacement
2.4 L
Cylinders
4
EPA listing for this configuration: 2020, Front-Wheel Drive, Automatic (S6), 2.4 L, Regular

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