2018 Kia Optima
The 2018 Kia Optima is listed in 7 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid, 2.0 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 42 MPG (best: 5.6 L/100 km).
Model year2018
Versions7
ClassLarge Cars, Midsize Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28 / 37 / 31 | 7.6 | 286 | Large Cars |
| Optima | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 31 / 25 | 9.4 | 360 | Large Cars |
| Optima | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 24 / 34 / 28 | 8.4 | 321 | Large Cars |
| Optima FE | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25 / 36 / 29 | 8.1 | 310 | Large Cars |
| Optima Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 39 / 46 / 42 | 5.6 | 212 | Midsize Cars |
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | 38 / 43 / 40 | 5.9 | 97 | Midsize Cars |
| Optima S | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 340 | Large Cars |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2018 Kia Optima.