Does the 2020 Kia Optima need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX FWD.
- All 8 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $267 more a year.
- 52% of 92 sedans (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| S FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| SE FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| EX Premium FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| SX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $468 | $556 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kia Optima | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Ford Fusion | S FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Honda Insight | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | AWD | Regular |
| 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree