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Kia Optima Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2020
The Kia Optima Plug-in hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2020, at 41 MPG combined, tied for 4th of 12 midsize cars, in the upper half.
- 41MPG combinedtied 4th of 12 in class
- $1,650a year in fueltied 4th of 12 in class
- 97g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The midsize cars rated for 2020 run from 12 to 42 MPG, with a median of 27.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Ford Fusion Hybrid at 42 MPG and just behind it is the Acura RLX Hybrid at 28 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,650 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $1,000 less than the midsize cars median of $2,650.
Tailpipe CO2 is 97 g/mile, 224 g/mile below the midsize cars median of 321.5.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 39 and its highway rating 44: the highway figure is 5 higher. The data lists one version for 2020: Optima Plug-in Hybrid: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM6), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Plug-in Hybrid: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM6), FWD | 41 | 39 | 44 | $1,650 | 97 | 28 |
Year by year
The Kia Optima Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2020 the best combined rating rose by 1 MPG, from 40 to 41. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,650 in the latest data against $1,700 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 41 | 41 | $1,650 | 97 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 40 | 40 | $1,700 | 97 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | Hybrid | 42 | $1,600 | 2020 |
| Acura RLX Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 | $2,950 | 2020 |
| Ford Fusion | Gasoline | 27 | $2,500 | 2020 |
| Buick Regal | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2020 |
| Lexus GS | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2020 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.