2008 KIA Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Optima gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 21 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Optima gets up to 43.40 MPG on the highway, 26.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 32.45 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 43.40 MPG
- Combined
- 32.45 MPG
- City
- 26.90 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
104 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Optima gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- City
- 21 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
4Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.4 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Optima gets up to 43.60 MPG on the highway, 27.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 32.66 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 43.60 MPG
- Combined
- 32.66 MPG
- City
- 27.10 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
104 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Automatic - 2.7L - 6 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Optima gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
2.7 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
RegularGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Optima gets up to 39.30 MPG on the highway, 24.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.58 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 39.30 MPG
- Combined
- 29.58 MPG
- City
- 24.60 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
L5Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Front Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
104 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic FeetComparisions
2008 Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize cars class in 2008 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 46 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 318% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Arnage.
- Toyota Prius
- 46 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- 34 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
- Nissan Altima Hybrid
- 34 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- BMW 528XI
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus GS 350 AWD
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus GS 460
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
- BMW 535I
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
- Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
- 12 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
- Bentley Arnage
- 11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
