2018 Kia Optima vs 2018 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid
| EPA figure | 2018 Kia Optima | 2018 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Body · drive | Large · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| EPA range | — | 29 mi |
| Combined MPGe | — | 103 |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 40 |
| City / highway MPG | 24 / 34 | 38 / 43 |
| Fuel a year | $2,400 | $1,700 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 321 | 97 |
| Engine | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 2.0 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) | Automatic (AM6) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.