Kia Rio: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Kia Rio across 23 model years, from the 2001 Kia Rio through the 2023 Kia Rio. The most recent 2023 Kia Rio returns 36 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Rio page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Kia Rio. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Rio | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Rio | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2021 | 2021 Kia Rio | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Rio | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,650 |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Rio | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Rio | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Rio | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 36 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Rio | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 36 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Rio | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Rio | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2013 | 2013 Kia Rio | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2012 | 2012 Kia Rio | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Rio | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2010 | 2010 Kia Rio | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2009 | 2009 Kia Rio | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2008 | 2008 Kia Rio | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2007 | 2007 Kia Rio | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2006 | 2006 Kia Rio | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,050 |
| 2005 | 2005 Kia Rio | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2004 | 2004 Kia Rio | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Kia Rio | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 Kia Rio | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Kia Rio | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
How the Kia Rio compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Kia Rio against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2023 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.