2016 Kia Optima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.5 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.5 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2016 Kia Optima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2016 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 151.5 g/km | 178 g/km | 195 g/km | 222.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.08 | $11.63 | $12.87 | $14.57 |
2016 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 37 | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 37 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 44 | 37 | 35 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,825 | US$2,150 | US$2,350 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,016 | $2,326 | $2,574 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 763 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (428), unknown or other (121) and electrical system (106). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 2023-08-24 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects... |
| 17V007000 | 2017-01-06 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash. |
| 16V705000 | 2016-10-03 | power train:axle assembly:axle shaft | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. |
| 16V231000 | 2016-04-21 | air bags:frontal | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2016 Kia Optima for buyers
No 2016 Kia Optima is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 2016 Kia Optima, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 763 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
It runs the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 6.5 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 20 litres. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $10.08. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. Its low fuel use suits long commutes and high-kilometre weeks.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With 311 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Optima on your commute, then decide.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2016 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$1,825 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Next step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Kia Optima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2016.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.