2018 Kia Optima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 5.6 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 5.6 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2018 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.
2018 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.0L 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 | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Plug-in hybrid | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.0 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.1 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | 982 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| CO₂ | 132 g/km | 60 g/km | 178 g/km | 201 g/km | 224 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $8.68 | $9.15 | $11.63 | $13.18 | $14.57 |
2018 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 39 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 46 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 42 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 50 | 48 | 37 | 34 | 30 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.7 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 283 L (10 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$1,600 | US$1,700 | US$2,150 | US$2,433 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,736 | $1,830 | $2,326 | $2,636 | $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 2018 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 3 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 243 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (137), unknown or other (40) and electrical system (37). 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... |
| 21V844000 | 2021-10-29 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage. |
| 18V161000 | 2018-03-08 | hybrid propulsion system | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2018 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2018 Kia Optima for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page helps you judge the 2018 Kia Optima before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the Optima
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 243 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 5.6 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 17 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $26.04 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,600 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a large sedan, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. EPA lists 368 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Optima for a week and see how it fits your life.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $8.68 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
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 2018 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1736.00.
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.