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2013 Kia Optima MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Kia Optima is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #25 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Kia Optima's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	24	10.2	9.8
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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25Kia Optima27 MPG $1,722
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 OptimaOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/yr

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

Optima MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Optima	Gas	24 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Optima	Gas	24 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Optima	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 326 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2013 Kia Optima vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Passat 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Optima saves $66/yr vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Passat Diesel saves $90/yr vs Toyota Camry 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Camry saves $62/yr vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Fusion saves $119/yr vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr LaCrosse Hybrid saves $119/yr vs Mazda 6 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Optima saves $215/yr vs Toyota Avalon 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Optima saves $138/yr vs Honda Accord 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Accord saves $172/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Altima saves $222/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Optima saves $66/yr vs Buick Regal 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Optima saves $215/yr vs Dodge Avenger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Optima saves $300/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid (37 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Kia Optima?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 26 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Kia Optima use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Kia Optima?