2013 Kia Optima fuel economy

The 2013 Kia Optima is rated at 26–37 MPG combined by the EPA, from 26 MPG (2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive) to 37 MPG (2.4 L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Front-Wheel Drive). EPA size class: Midsize Cars.

MPG by version

VersionCityHwyComb.L/100 kmUK MPGFuel cost/yr*
Optima Hybrid
2.4 L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · Regular Gasoline
353837 6.444 $1,800
Optima Hybrid EX
2.4 L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · Regular Gasoline
353836 6.543 $1,850
Optima
2.4 L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
243427 8.732 $2,500
Optima
2.4 L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
243427 8.732 $2,500
Optima
2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
223326 9.031 $2,600

* EPA estimate of yearly fuel (or electricity) cost for 15,000 miles with 55 % city driving, at the fuel prices EPA used for this model year. Use the fuel cost comparison with your own mileage and prices.

About these numbers

EPA ratings come from standard laboratory tests adjusted to reflect real-world driving, so they are best for comparing vehicles. Your own figure will vary with speed, temperature, load, tires and driving style — measure it with the MPG calculator. If you have fitted larger tires, correct the reading with the tire size and fuel economy calculator.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.