Kia Rio MPG and Fuel Economy
Kia have been manufacturing models of Rio for 23 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 36.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Kia Rio is $1,400 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,000 on fuel driving a 2023 Kia Rio.
🛢 The Kia Rio will consume roughly 8 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Kia Rio will emit 250 grams of CO2, which is about 3,750,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 179 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Kia Rio.
The table below is a complete list of the 23 Kia Rio fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Rio | 36 | $1,400 |
| 2022 Kia Rio | 36 | $1,750 |
| 2021 Kia Rio | 36 | $1,750 |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 36 | $1,750 |
| 2019 Kia Rio | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2016 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2015 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2014 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2013 Kia Rio | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2012 Kia Rio | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2011 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2010 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2009 Kia Rio | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2008 Kia Rio | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2007 Kia Rio | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2006 Kia Rio | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2005 Kia Rio | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2004 Kia Rio | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2002 Kia Rio | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2001 Kia Rio | 25 | $2,500 |
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