- Newest year: 2006
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2005
2004-2006 Kia Amanti MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2006 Kia Amanti at a glance
The 2004-2006 Kia Amanti covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2006 Kia Amanti by model year
What the 2006 Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
Same
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Kia Amanti MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Kia Amanti as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanti (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Kia Amanti MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Kia Amanti as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Kia Amanti MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanti (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 large car models.
Generations
- 2004-2006
- 2007-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti get?
EPA rates the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti at 18 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti?
Every model year of the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2006 Kia Amanti?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2004 to 2006.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Kia Amanti per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Kia Amanti 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Kia Amanti more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Kia Amanti compare with other large car configurations?
The Amanti 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,630, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 73 rated large car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Kia Amanti different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2005 Kia Amanti for that year.