Kia Optima Road Tax
View recorded 12-month tax figures for the Kia Optima by variant and year. They come from the specification record, not a live DVLA bill.




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Road tax by variant and year
| Model Description | Year | Annual Tax | Tax Band | CO2 | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima PHEV Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 33 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| Optima 2 CRDi ISG | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 121 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG Semi-Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 117 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 121 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima GT-Line S ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 118 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima PHEV Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 33 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| Optima 2 CRDi ISG | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 113 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG Semi-Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 122 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima GT Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 211 g/km | Petrol |
| Optima GT-Line S ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima PHEV Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 33 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| Optima 2 CRDi ISG | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 113 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG Semi-Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 113 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima GT-Line S ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima PHEV Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 33 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| Optima 2 CRDi ISG | 2016 | £20/year | B | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG Semi-Auto | 2016 | £35/year | C | 116 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG | 2016 | £20/year | B | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 4 ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2016 | £35/year | C | 116 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima GT-Line S ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2016 | £35/year | C | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima PHEV Auto | 2016 | £20/year | A | 37 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| Optima 2 CRDi Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 EcoDynamics CRDi | 2015 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG Semi-Auto | 2015 | £35/year | C | 116 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi ISG | 2015 | £20/year | B | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 EcoDynamics CRDi | 2015 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 4 ISG CRDi Semi-Auto | 2015 | £35/year | C | 116 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 CRDi Auto | 2014 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 EcoDynamics CRDi | 2014 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Luxe CRDi | 2014 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi Auto | 2014 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 EcoDynamics CRDi | 2014 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Luxe CRDi Auto | 2013 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Luxe CRDi | 2013 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Tech CRDi | 2013 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi | 2013 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 1 CRDi | 2012 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Luxe CRDi Auto | 2012 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Luxe CRDi | 2012 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Tech CRDi | 2012 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi Auto | 2012 | £265/year | G | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi | 2012 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 2 Tech CRDi | 2011 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| Optima 3 CRDi | 2011 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
Kia Optima road tax questions
What 12-month tax figures are recorded for a Kia Optima?
Recorded 12-month tax for the Kia Optima spans £20–£265. That span uses the specification record for every eligible variant, not a live DVLA bill, and not only the rows on this page.
How many Kia Optima variants are listed?
The table lists 47 recorded variants, split across pages of 50 where there are more than 50.
Which Optima years are included?
These road tax records cover 2011–2020.
Do all Optima variants have the same recorded tax figure?
No. These specification records include 5 different annual amounts, from £20 to £265. They are not a quote of the current DVLA bill.
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