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How Fuel Efficient is the 2019 Kia Optima?

2019 Kia Optima Fuel Economy Ratings

Are you in the market for a new mid-size sedan that features multiple fuel-efficient engine options? If so, then you should check out one of the best options—the 2019 Kia Optima—today! Customers in the Cape Girardeau, MO area can explore the excellent fuel economy of the 2019 Kia Optima for themselves right here at Auffenberg Kia today! Let’s take a closer look at the three engine options of the 2019 Kia Optima to see just how fuel-efficient each engine is!

2.4L I-4 Engine Fuel Economy Ratings

The base engine of the 2019 Kia Optima is a 2.4L I-4 engine. This engine comes standard on the LX and S trim levels of the 2019 Kia Optima. The 2.5L engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and generates 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. The 2.4L engine allows the 2019 Kia Optima to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.

1.6L Turbo I-4 Engine Fuel Economy Ratings

The second engine available on the 2019 Kia Optima is a 1.6L turbocharged I-4 engine, which comes standard on the EX trim level of the mid-size sedan. This engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and can generate 178 horsepower and up to 195 pound-feet of torque. With the 1.6L turbo I-4 engine, the 2019 Kia Optima is able to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

2.0L Turbo I-4 Engine Fuel Economy Ratings

The third, and final, engine available on the 2019 Kia Optima is a 2.0L turbocharged I-4 engine. This engine is the standard engine for the SX trim level of the 2019 Kia Optima. The 2.0L turbo engine comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and generates 245 horsepower and up to 260 pound-feet of torque. This engine allows the 2019 Kia Optima to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

If you would like to explore the fuel-efficient engines of the 2019 Kia Optima for yourself, then you should contact the staff here at Auffenberg Kia in Cape Girardeau, MO today!

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