2001 Kia Rio MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2001 Kia Rio.

The 2001 Kia Rio has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L.

The 2001 Kia Rio Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2001 Kia Rio Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2001 Kia Rio Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2001 Kia Rio is 26 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L252228
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L262429

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2001 Kia Rio?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2001 Kia Rio is $2,450.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2001 Kia Rio to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,400spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2001 Kia Rio Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2001 Kia Rio will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2001 Kia Rio Emit?

The 2001 Kia Rio will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2001 Kia Rio.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2001 Kia Rio model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Kia Rio Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Kia Rio Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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