Kia Optima Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Kia Optima Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2013 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2012 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 (picture) | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2010 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB Early Release | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2006 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB Later Release | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated |
| 2005 | 2005 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2004 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2003 Kia Optima 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 |
| 2002 | 2002 Kia Optima 4-DR | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Kia has manufactured models of Optima for 20 years. They average 24.3 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 Optima above average at 27 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 Optima to be $1,450 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $0 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Optima consumes about 12 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Optima emits 330 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,950,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 236 trees would offset these emissions. The Optima does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2019 Kia Optima | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2018 Kia Optima | 31 | 37 | 28 |
| 2017 Kia Optima | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2016 Kia Optima | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2015 Kia Optima | 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 2014 Kia Optima | 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 2013 Kia Optima | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2012 Kia Optima | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2011 Kia Optima | 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 2010 Kia Optima | 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 2009 Kia Optima | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2008 Kia Optima | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2007 Kia Optima | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2006 Kia Optima | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2005 Kia Optima | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2004 Kia Optima | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2003 Kia Optima | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2002 Kia Optima | 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 2001 Kia Optima | 21 | 24 | 18 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Kia Optima has 63 different model options on record with the EPA since 2001. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 31 | 37 | 28 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 31 | 37 | 28 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 31 | 37 | 28 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 33 | 22 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 32 | 22 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 31 | 21 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 20 | 24 | 18 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 18 | 22 | 16 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.7 L | 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 20 | 24 | 18 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 2.5 L | 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 2.5 L | 21 | 24 | 18 |