Kia Optima Saloon (2016 - 2019) running costs and reliability
Miles per pound (mpp)
Diesel engines | 6.6 - 6.7 mpp |
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Fuel economy
Diesel engines | 53.3 - 54.3 mpg |
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At the moment buyers have only one choice of engine, a 1.7-litre diesel. Opting for the manual gearbox produces marginally better fuel economy at 67.3mpg verses 64.2mpg for the automatic.
CO2 emissions have been much improved in this latest model; down as low as 110g/km for the manual version of the 1.7-litre diesel. Although not class-leading, it makes the Kia Optima saloon far more competitive in the segment, especially for company car drivers.
Kia shows real confidence in its cars’ reliability by offering a seven-year/100,000 mile warranty, so the Optima Saloon should prove trouble-free; especially during the first three years of ownership.
The warranty is fully transferrable too – great news for used car buyers – and you also get one year’s roadside assistance for new car purchases that should prove useful if the worst was to happen.
Ongoing running costs
Road tax (12 months) |
£0 - £165
See tax rates for all versions |
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Insurance group |
19 - 31
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