2016 Kia Optima fuel consumption

3 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

8.3–8.5 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$2,150–$2,202

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

194–199 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 14% more fuel than the typical 2016 car, which averaged 7.3 L/100km.

Every 2016 Kia Optima version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
Si Sedan Auto	2.4L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	8.3	12.0	6.2	$2,150	194 Slightly worse than average
Sedan Auto	2.4L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	8.3	12.0	6.2	$2,150	194 Slightly worse than average
GT Sedan Auto	2L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 91RON	8.5	12.5	6.3	$2,202	199 Slightly worse than average

Kia Optima in other years

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.