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2017 Kia Optima
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  1.6 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (AM7), Turbo 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Turbo 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
 
MSRP: $22,200 - $36,090
MSRP: $22,500 - $32,990
MSRP: $21,680 - $30,975
MSRP: $22,355 - $34,830
  2017 Kia Optima 2017 Nissan Altima 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Honda Accord
EPA Fuel Economy
Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:31 MPG
City MPG:28 Highway MPG:37
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:31 MPG
City MPG:27 Highway MPG:39
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:30 MPG
City MPG:27 Highway MPG:36
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:30 MPG
City MPG:27 Highway MPG:36
combined
city/highway		 city highway
3.2 gal/100mi 3.2 gal/100mi 3.3 gal/100mi 3.3 gal/100mi
EPA range: 574 miles
574 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 558 miles
558 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 390 miles
390 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 516 miles
516 miles
Total Range

Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

 29.8 MPG
25

Lo

35

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

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 36.7 MPG

Average based on 1 vehicle

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 32.4 MPG
31

Lo

33

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$1,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$1,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$1,750$1,750$1,800$1,800
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$2.93$2.93$3.02$3.02
Cost to Fill the Tank$67$65$47$62
Tank Size18.5 gallons18.0 gallons13.0 gallons17.2 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2017 Kia Optima 2017 Nissan Altima 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Honda Accord
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
9.6 barrels 9.6 barrels 9.9 barrels 9.9 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
286 grams per mile287 grams per mile293 grams per mile292 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


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OPTIMA 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
ALTIMA 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
MALIBU 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
ACCORD 2 DR 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
ACCORD 4 DR 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2017 Kia Optima 2017 Nissan Altima 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Honda Accord
EPA Size Class Additional Information Large Cars Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology No No Yes No
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger Yes No Yes No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 105 ft3 (4 door) 102 ft3 (4 door) 100 ft3 (4 door) 103 ft3 (4 door)
92 ft3 (2 door)
Luggage Volume 16 ft3 (4 door) 15 ft3 (4 door) 16 ft3 (4 door) 16 ft3 (4 door)
14 ft3 (2 door)
Fuel Type Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI SIDI SIDI
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.