Stinger GT ...REAL Highway Gas Mileage?

[Photogbill]

Considering buying a Stinger and after 1 1/2 years of owning a much-loved 2016 Optimal SXL 2.0T (hwy mileage rating of 31 mpg) with essentially the same engine as the Stinger-4. I know I can expect around 34 mpg highway miles with it from my consistent Optima travel expierence. The only problem is I'd prefer to purchase a Stinger GT which is only rated at 28 mpg & seriously concerned I'll miss the excellent gas mileage to performance ration of a GT as compared to the Turbo 4.

What mpg realistically have you GT owners been experiencing consistantly with your Stingers ...both hgy which I travel a lot & city driving would be appreciated?

Realiatically, I could be completely happy with a Premium Stinger-4 w/Drive Wise Package to virtually match all the convienience, technology & performance of my Optima. The problem is I prefer the front-end grill & facia styling much more on the GT versions over the 4-cyl version ...and even prefer the styling of my Optima SXL which is nicer than the other Optima models that were available in 2016.

 

[DiabloStinger]

I would recommend something other than the gt if you are even remotely concerned with fuel economy. Seriously. You won’t ever stop trying to get better mpg while ignoring your car’s nature to run fast. #iwannagofast

 

[weew]

on a smooth highway it's just over 23mpg consistently for me. But not that much more.

I can get it up to the EPA rating of 29 but that would be a perfectly flat and straight highway and no traffic. And probably driving slower.

 

[Bear]

With AWD 3.3L, intakes, cat-back and in Eco mode...I realistically get around 27-31mpg. My model is listed as 25mpg highway. How much my intakes and cat-back add...I’m not 100%, but I’d say I was probably around 25-27mpg bone stock.

It’s the around town that absolutely slaughters my overall mpg.

It really depends on what you’re looking for. Like someone else mentioned, if you even remotely car about mpg, I wouldn’t look at the Stinger.

 

[mldavis2]

I got between 27.3 and 29.3 mpg on a trip from SW Missouri to Michigan and back, Comfort mode, running 77 mph on 70 mph interstate highways with some slight slower stretches along the way, cruise control almost always on, running 91 (high octane) fuel, 5-6,000 miles on the car, 5-30 Mobil 1 oil, bone stock, 19" wheels and tires. I have no idea how accurate the digital readout is -- I did not check it by gallons and miles with a calculator.

The trouble with the Stinger GT, like @DiabloStinger said above, is the little dial in the center console. You just WANT to twist it to turn the screen red and feel that torque under your foot. How good is your self-discipline?

 

[gilthanis1]

Just had my 6000 mile oil change this morning, and the city driving this morning I got a noted 18.4 mpg with about 25 miles of 35-45mph driving. Thats about average with a city drive, and I get 23-26 mpg during my daily drives to work. 30 miles, one way, and about 50/50 hwy and city driving.

As everyone has said so far, if you watch your mpg that closely, you would cry when you put your foot in the GT, which is all the time once you get it broken in and know what is available under your right foot. I had a 2016 Optima SX that I traded in for the Stinger and don't regret it one bit.

It's just part of the price of driving a sports car. You will spend more in gas, but the fun and experience of owning and driving this car every day can't be described or broken down in cost. It's without a doubt the most fun Ive had driving a car, and a grin with every gallon burned under boost.

 

[KiaofMuncie]

Just had my 6000 mile oil change this morning, and the city driving this morning I got a noted 18.4 mpg with about 25 miles of 35-45mph driving. Thats about average with a city drive, and I get 23-26 mpg during my daily drives to work. 30 miles, one way, and about 50/50 hwy and city driving.

As everyone has said so far, if you watch your mpg that closely, you would cry when you put your foot in the GT, which is all the time once you get it broken in and know what is available under your right foot. I had a 2016 Optima SX that I traded in for the Stinger and don't regret it one bit.

It's just part of the price of driving a sports car. You will spend more in gas, but the fun and experience of owning and driving this car every day can't be described or broken down in cost. It's without a doubt the most fun Ive had driving a car, and a grin with every gallon burned under boost.

As the paint falls off expect an increase in fuel economy. I am hearing 1 to 2 MPG. Once repainted with heavier thicker coating expect decrease. Keep your right foot down at all times.

 

[Never thought]

Considering buying a Stinger and after 1 1/2 years of owning a much-loved 2016 Optimal SXL 2.0T (hwy mileage rating of 31 mpg) with essentially the same engine as the Stinger-4. I know I can expect around 34 mpg highway miles with it from my consistent Optima travel expierence. The only problem is I'd prefer to purchase a Stinger GT which is only rated at 28 mpg & seriously concerned I'll miss the excellent gas mileage to performance ration of a GT as compared to the Turbo 4.

What mpg realistically have you GT owners been experiencing consistantly with your Stingers ...both hgy which I travel a lot & city driving would be appreciated?

Realiatically, I could be completely happy with a Premium Stinger-4 w/Drive Wise Package to virtually match all the convienience, technology & performance of my Optima. The problem is I prefer the front-end grill & facia styling much more on the GT versions over the 4-cyl version ...and even prefer the styling of my Optima SXL which is nicer than the other Optima models that were available in 2016.

Not sure where you’re getting that it’s rated at 28 mpg highway, but the GT is only rated at 25. I consistently get around 27-28 though driving at 75 mph, cruise control and light traffic. My 13 Optima SX got about 1-2 mpg more on similar drives. But that Optima got crap MOG compared to the EPA estimates.

 

[StungBlueGT2]

IMO, don’t get the high performance GT if you’re even a little concerned about fuel economy...

The GT was made to perform and it would be a total shame not to enjoy that power! I can get 23-26mpg on the highway cruising at 70-75mph. But mix in any city driving and it’s tough to get over 18mpg.

I loved my 2.0L SXL Optima but it just was missing the power. For me, I much prefer the extra 100HP+ over the 2-3mpg savings I used to get from the 2.0L. But to each their own and think you’d be happy with both!

 

[Photogbill]

Thanks for all the input guys. I guess I need to either keep my Optimal SXL or settle for the Stinger Premium model if I take the plunge. I know I'd love the extra horse power but the 2.0T engine is peppy enough & knowing how I like to get down on my current car ...I'd probably have to calculate speeding tickets into the cost with the GT's ....LOL

 

[YEH]

Considering buying a Stinger and after 1 1/2 years of owning a much-loved 2016 Optimal SXL 2.0T (hwy mileage rating of 31 mpg) with essentially the same engine as the Stinger-4. I know I can expect around 34 mpg highway miles with it from my consistent Optima travel expierence. The only problem is I'd prefer to purchase a Stinger GT which is only rated at 28 mpg & seriously concerned I'll miss the excellent gas mileage to performance ration of a GT as compared to the Turbo 4.

Considering that your Optima SXL is only 1.5 years old and assumingn you have the patience to wait, why not just keep the Optima until (1) the 2.0T engine gets replaced by the more powerful and thermally more efficient 2.5T (wouldn't be surprised if Kia also makes cosmetic changes to the base engine trims at the same time) or (2) wait for the rumored hybrid variant.

 

[ScottE]

I had a '16 Optima SXL that consistently got 33 MPG on the interstates and highways. My GT2 AWD gets 25 in the same conditions. It's worth it ;-) - I liked my Optima a lot, but the Stinger is just so much more fun and more car (yes, yes, despite no 360 camera, etc). I do miss the 500 mile cruising range. It's always a tradeoff and compromise!

 

[StingEm]

2018 Kia Stinger MPG - Actual MPG from 20 2018 Kia Stinger owners

 

[Mike_TX]

Man, mileage sure varies a lot from driver to driver. I had a 2016 Optima SXL 2.0T (which got wrecked) and now a 2017 Optima SXL 2.0T, and both of them got (get) a consistent 21.5 in town and as high as 35 on the highway. But i drive smoothly and use cruise control all the time.

Still, I don't understand people who claim only about 25 on the highway with their Optima's.

 

[StingerGT68]

This weekend I did a LOT of highway driving, either in Comfort or Smart mode and usually with Adaptive Cruise activated...I actually was averaging 29-30 MPG. I was pretty surprised.

 

[Socalstinga]

On a 275 mile drive up the 15 from LA to Vegas going at an average of 80-85 with a few 100-105mph bursts (and a whole lot of overtaking maneuvers) - 27.4 mpg. city I get 15-19 depending on how crazy I get on the pedal. Not a big deal for me, but I wish they put a 20gallon tank in this 3.3TT.

 

[Hasasin]

On a 275 mile drive up the 15 from LA to Vegas going at an average of 80-85 with a few 100-105mph bursts (and a whole lot of overtaking maneuvers) - 27.4 mpg. city I get 15-19 depending on how crazy I get on the pedal. Not a big deal for me, but I wish they put a 20gallon tank in this 3.3TT.

Agree! tank should be updated larger than it is. Panamera has a 20+ gas tank, why would Stinger have a small one.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

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Agree! tank should be updated larger than it is. Panamera has a 20+ gas tank, why would Stinger have a small one.

Agreed...i am fine with MPG on 3.3TT (price you pay for performance)...however, need more "juice" to lengthen time between fill ups. Seeing 320 range for a full tank is no good i think.

 

[Waynerm002]

When they announced the car and said it was a GT car for road trips, I thought somewhere in the 20+ gallon for the tank as well.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

When they announced the car and said it was a GT car for road trips, I thought somewhere in the 20+ gallon for the tank as well.

20 would be perfect...puts most fills in the 400-450 range without much added weight.