Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2001–2020

Kia Optima

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Kia Optima. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 5.6 L/100km, about $1,811 a year in New Zealand.

Kia Optima in grey
Fuel use
5.6 L/100km
2020 official
A year's petrol
$1,811
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,071 km
60 L tank
Seats
5

What a Optima costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.46 per 100 km$1,811
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.52 per 100 km$1,501
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.72 per 100 miles£1,100
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.36 per 100 miles$1,399

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

DL3 (K5), 2021–2027

Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
DL3 (K5)
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,905 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
Kerb weight
1,460 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
142 kW
Torque
246 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

JF, 2016–2020

Specs for the 2.4 Si sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
JF
Built
2016-2020
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,466 mm
Wheelbase
2,804 mm
Kerb weight
1,496 kg
Boot
450 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
136 kW
Torque
264 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.7 L/100km
CO₂
195 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2015
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

TF, 2011–2015

Specs for the 2.4 Si sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
TF
Built
2011-2015
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,844 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,455 mm
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
Kerb weight
1,558 kg
Boot
382 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
133 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.3 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Plug-in hybrid5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2020Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2020Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2019Hybrid5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2019Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2018Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2017Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2017Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2016Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2016Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2015Petrol8.0 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2015Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2014Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2014Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2013Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2013Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2013Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2012Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2012Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2012Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2011Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2011Hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2010Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2009Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2008Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2007Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2006Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2004Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2003Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2002Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2001Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

Kia Optima questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Optima?

The 2020 Kia Optima uses 5.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Kia Optima cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,811 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Kia Optima go on a full tank?

About 1,071 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Kia Optima's boot?

450 L, for the 2.5 sedan.

Cars like the Optima

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Peugeot

508

2011–2023

5.5 L/100km

BMW

3 Series

1984–2026

5.7 L/100km

Toyota

Avalon

1995–2022

5.5 L/100km

Honda

Accord

1984–2026

5.4 L/100km

Alfa Romeo

Giulia

1964–2026

6.1 L/100km

Hyundai

Sonata

1989–2027

5.0 L/100km

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4.3 L/100km

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Ceed

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5.5 L/100km

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5.9 L/100km

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6.0 L/100km

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2009–2025

7.8 L/100km

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