2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid vs 2018 Kia Optima
| EPA figure | 2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | 2018 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Body · drive | Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid | Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas |
| EPA range | 26 mi | — |
| Combined MPGe | 105 | — |
| Combined MPG | 46 | 31 |
| City / highway MPG | 48 / 44 | 28 / 37 |
| Fuel a year | $1,450 | $2,150 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 90 | 286 |
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cyl | 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AM7) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.