KIA Optima Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available
KIA Optima fuel economy is summarised below using figures aggregated from Mudah.my listing data for this Large Executive. Real-world consumption varies with traffic conditions, driving style and load, so treat the figures as a comparative baseline rather than a precise prediction. This page breaks down city and highway consumption, fuel tank capacity and an estimated tank range across 4 generations to help with journey planning.
Current Generation — Current Generation (2015-2020)
The Kia Optima (JF, 2015-2020 MY) used 2.0L MPI (150 PS) or 2.0T TGDi (245 PS). Source: city 10.4–12.5, highway 6.1–6.3. Combined est. ~7.5–10.0 L/100km. Tank 70 L. MY discontinued ~2020. Source engine 1,998–1,999 cc = 2.0L variants.
Fuel Economy Snapshot
Source: city 10.4–12.5 / highway 6.1–6.3. Combined est. ~7.5 (2.0L MPI) to ~10.0 (2.0T). Tank 70 L. Discontinued MY ~2020 → replaced by K5.
City vs Highway by Engine / Variant
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Transmission | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex | Naturally Aspirated | PETROL | 6-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Gt | Naturally Aspirated; Turbo Intercooled | PETROL | 6-speed automatic | 12.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| K5 | Multi Point F/INJ | PETROL | 6-speed automatic | Not available | Not available |
Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.
Estimated Driving Range
2.0L MPI: 70 L at 7.5 → ~933 km theoretical.
Fuel Economy Across Generations
Efficiency by Generation
| Generation | City (L/100km) | Highway (L/100km) | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Generation (2015-2020) | 10.4–12.5 L/100km | 6.1–6.3 L/100km | 70 L |
| Previous Generation (2010-2015) | 13.1 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km | 70 L |
| Earlier Generation (2005-2010) | 13.1 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km | 62–65 L |
| Earlier Generation (2000-2005) | Not available | Not available | 65 L |
The JF Optima (2015-2020) is more efficient than the TF (2010-2015). Discontinued MY ~2020 → K5.