The Kia Optima is one of the finest vehicles in its class. It is stylish, efficient, modern, and affordable. What else could you want? Well, you probably want even better gas mileage, right? The standard 2018 Kia Optima already averages up to 36 highway MPG and 25 in the city. Dang, that’s pretty solid. As you probably know, hybrid vehicles are much more efficient than their traditional counterparts. Continue reading to learn about the Optima Hybrid’s gas mileage and more.
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How efficient is the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid?
The hybrid Optima is different from the plug-in Optima in that it still primarily uses gasoline and doesn’t require electrical charging for power. Hybrid cars run, drive, and feel like traditional vehicles and most of their differences go unnoticed except, of course, their fuel economies. The Kia Optima Hybrid utilizes an electric motor that works in sync with a traditional gas engine. The electric motor eases the pressure and workload on the engine. Due to this technology, the Optima Hybrid averages a whopping 42 combined MPG and up to 46 on the highway.
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2018 Kia Optima Hybrid engine specs
The engine under the hood of the hybrid Optima is understandably smaller than the regular Optima. The standard engine under the Optima’s hood is a 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter, inline-four-cylinder engine. The hybrid version features a 2.0-liter I4 engine that is powered by 154 horses. If you’re willing to sacrifice a little bit of power in order to save a ton of money at the gas pumps, we recommended that you do so. The hybrid Optima also features a smaller fuel tank of 15.9 gallons compared to the Optima’s 18.5-gallon tank.
