2016 Kia Optima EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Kia Optima delivers an EPA-certified 25–37 MPG combined (22–35 city / 31–38 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 37 MPG combined, compared to 31 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,650 to $2,450.

Combined MPG
25–37 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
22–35 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
31–38 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650–2,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2016 Kia Optima Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

25–31 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,000–$2,450 (5 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

36–37 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,650–$1,700 (Saves ~$350/yr vs gas)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Optima Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 28 MPG 37 MPG 31 MPG $2,000 —
Optima FE Regular 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG $2,100 —
Optima Regular 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG $2,200 —
Optima Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG $2,450 —
Optima FE Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG $2,450 —
Optima Hybrid Regular 2.4L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 35 MPG 38 MPG 37 MPG $1,650 —
Optima Hybrid EX Regular 2.4L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 35 MPG 38 MPG 36 MPG $1,700 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.36–$3.50

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

405–600 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2016 Kia Optima

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.