Kia RIO MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia RIO model year from 2001 to 2023 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RIO has been offered with 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2023 (up to 36 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Kia RIO fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $15,425 | 233 listings |
| 2022 | 36 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $14,638 | 98 listings |
| 2021 | 36 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $12,995 | 86 listings |
| 2020 | 36 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $11,999 | 161 listings |
| 2019 | 32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $8,995 | 106 listings |
| 2018 | 32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,791 | 53 listings |
| 2017 | 30–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $7,999 | 59 listings |
| 2016 | 30–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $8,144 | 107 listings |
| 2015 | 30–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $7,795 | 64 listings |
| 2014 | 30–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 31–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 31–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 30 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 30–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 30 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 24–25 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 24–26 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 25–26 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 24–26 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 25–26 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
2023 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2023 RIO was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 36 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $15,425 on VehiSales (233 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 32 | 41 | 36 MPG |
2022 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2022 RIO was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 36 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $14,638 on VehiSales (98 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG |
2021 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2021 RIO was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 36 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $12,995 on VehiSales (86 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG |
2020 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2020 RIO was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 36 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $11,999 on VehiSales (161 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG |
2019 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2019 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 32 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $8,995 on VehiSales (106 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2018 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2018 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $9,791 on VehiSales (53 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2017 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2017 RIO was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $7,999 on VehiSales (59 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Eco | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
2016 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2016 RIO was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $8,144 on VehiSales (107 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Eco | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
2015 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2015 RIO was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $7,795 on VehiSales (64 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Eco | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
2014 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2014 RIO was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Eco | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
2013 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2013 RIO was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Eco | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 36 | 32 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
2012 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2012 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
2011 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2011 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 33 | 30 MPG |
2010 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2010 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
2009 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2009 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG |
2008 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2008 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
2007 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2007 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
2006 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2006 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
2005 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2005 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2004 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2004 RIO was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2003 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2003 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2002 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2002 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Rio | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2001 Kia RIO: engines & MPG
The 2001 RIO was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Rio | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Kia RIO get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RIO range from 25 to 36 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2023 model year.
What engines does the 2023 Kia RIO have?
The 2023 RIO was EPA-rated with 1.6L 4-cyl engines — see the 2023 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Kia RIO require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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