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Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid, from 2017 to 2020. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 101 MPGe + 41 MPG combined in its best configuration.

Most efficient year2020101 MPGe + 41 MPG combined
Latest (2020)101 MPGe + 41 MPG$996/yr to fuel
First rated (2017)103 MPGe + 40 MPG$1,007/yr at today's prices
Model years rated44 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Optima Plug-in Hybrid, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Optima Plug-in Hybrid model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2020 Plug-in hybrid 101 MPGe + 41 MPG 39 / 44 28 630 mi 1 $996
2019 Plug-in hybrid 103 MPGe + 40 MPG 38 / 43 28 610 mi 1 $1,007
2018 Plug-in hybrid 103 MPGe + 40 MPG 38 / 43 28 610 mi 1 $1,007
2017 Plug-in hybrid 103 MPGe + 40 MPG 38 / 43 27 610 mi 1 $1,007

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid year has the best fuel economy?

The 2020 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid, rated up to 101 MPGe + 41 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $996 a year.

Which Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2017 model, whose most efficient version is rated 103 MPGe + 40 MPG combined (about $1,007 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2020 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid is rated up to 101 MPGe + 41 MPG combined.

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