Kia Optima Hybrid EX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Optima Hybrid EX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2013 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 36 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #15 of 92 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #19 of 107 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #17 of 101 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #19 of 112 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Optima Hybrid EX placed highest in 2013 at #15 of 92, and lowest in 2014 at #19 of 107. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 247 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 247 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 247 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 247 | 9/10 |
What Optima Hybrid EX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX burns 319 to 319 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,118 | $1,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $1,750 to $1,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 36 mpg the Kia Optima Hybrid EX is 11 mpg better the median, which is worth about $492 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.