Kia Optima in detail about fuel consumption
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The Kia Motors company in 2000 began producing cars with a Kia Optima sedan body. To date, four generations of this car model have been produced. The new model appeared in 2016. In the article, we consider the fuel consumption of the Kia Optima 2016.
Car specifications
Kia Optima has a rather attractive appearance. It is very popular with both men and women. Great choice for a family car.
| Engine | Consumption (track) | Consumption (city) | Consumption (mixed cycle) |
| 2.0 (gasoline) 6-auto, 2WD | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
1.6 (gasoline) 7-auto, 2WD | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | 7.8 l / 100 km |
1.7 (diesel) 7-auto, 2WD | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | 6.2 l / 100 km |
2.0 (gas) 6-auto, 2WD | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
Compared to previous generations, the Kia Optima has the following changes:
- car modernization;
- increased body size;
- the exterior of the cabin has become more attractive;
- added additional functions;
- the volume of the luggage compartment has increased.
Due to the increase in the wheelbase, there is more space in the car, which is very convenient for passengers. In Optima, the power structure was completely changed, which allowed it to become more stable, maneuverable and less prone to overloads. The Germans tried to make the material of interior decoration better and less strict than it was in previous models.
Normative and real indicators of fuel consumption
The fuel consumption of Kia Optima per 100 km depends on the type of engine. Optima 2016 is available with a two-liter petrol engine and a 1,7-liter diesel. For our market will be available five complete sets of the car. All engines are petrol.
So fuel consumption for a KIA Optima with a 2.0-liter automatic transmission engine with a capacity of 245 horsepower, according to the standards, is 11,8 liters per hundred kilometers in the city, 6,1 liters on the highway and 8,2 in the combined driving cycle.
Two liter with a capacity of 163 hp develops a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour in 9,6 seconds. The average consumption of gasoline for Kia Optima is: 10,5 - urban highway, 5,9 - on the highway and 7,6 liters in the combined cycle, respectively.
If we compare the previous generation, we can see that the fuel consumption rates differ slightly. Depending on the terrain on which you will move, the norms of the 2016 Optima are higher or on a par.
So, comparing the third and fourth generations, it can be noted that fuel consumption for Kia Optima in the city is 10,3 liters per hundred kilometers, which is 1,5 liters less and KIA Optima fuel consumption on the highway is also 6,1.
But all these indicators are relative and depend not only on the technical characteristics, but also on the owner himself.
What factors affect fuel consumption
All owners, of course, are concerned about the issue of fuel consumption per hundred kilometers. Many people want to have a quality car with minimal fuel consumption. And before purchasing a particular model, you can familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics, but do not forget that tests to determine fuel consumption rates are carried out in conditions that differ significantly from our real roads.
When buying Optima, do not forget also about the impact on the fuel rate of various factors that should be followed.:
- selection of the optimal driving style;
- minimal use of air conditioning, power windows, audio systems, etc .;
- “Shoe” the car should be appropriate for the season;
- follow the technical correctness.
Taking care of your car, adhering to the simple rules of operation and maintenance, you can reduce fuel consumption rates for Kia Optima. Since this model was launched only at the beginning of 2016, and there are still few reviews, motorists will be able to evaluate the real fuel consumption of the Kia Optima very soon. But in a configuration with a 1,7-liter engine, only drivers of European countries will be able to purchase a diesel engine.
