Optima

Overview

Body

Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

245

Power to weight

0.076 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.89

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

360 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

35 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 10 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

No

Dimensions & capacity

Length

191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,225 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

Optional

Lane-departure warning

Optional

Recalls

5

Owner complaints

742

Reported injuries

21

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.