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2002 Kia Optima MPG & fuel economy

The 2002 Kia Optima is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2001 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 2002, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2002 #17 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2002 Kia Optima's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2002 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Mazda 62625 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Honda Accord25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Saturn L100/20025 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Hyundai Sonata23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Nissan Altima23 MPG $2,022
  6. 17Kia Optima21 MPG $2,214
  7. 42Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2002 OptimaOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Optima MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Optima		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Optima		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Optima		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Optima		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2002 Kia Optima vs. rivals

vs Daewoo Leganza 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Prix 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Malibu 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Maxima 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Sable 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Intrigue 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Saturn L300 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Galant 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Monte Carlo saves $101/yr vs Buick Regal 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Optima saves $111/yr vs Hyundai Sonata 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sonata saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2002 Kia Optima?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2002 Kia Optima use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 Kia Optima?

The 2002 Kia Optima's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2002 Kia Optima per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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