2011 Kia Optima Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2011 Kia Optima (26–36 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.4 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
26–36 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,850–$2,600
Configurations
4

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2011 Kia Optima. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive223326$2,600—
4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive23–3433–3827–36$1,850–$2,500—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2011 Kia Optima (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
OptimaFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd42.4Regular Gasoline233327$2,500
OptimaFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd42.0Regular Gasoline223326$2,600
OptimaFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.4Regular Gasoline243427$2,500
Optima HybridFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd42.4Regular Gasoline343836$1,850

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2011 Kia Optima?

According to EPA data, the 2011 Kia Optima is rated at 26–36 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2011 Kia Optima have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2011 Kia Optima use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2011 Kia Optima?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $1,850 to $2,600.