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Kia Rio MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
23 model years · 2001–2023
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Kia Rio fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Kia Rio for 23 model years, 2001 to 2023. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2023, has 1 configuration rated 36 MPG combined and costing $1,830 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2023 Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 36 MPG.
Kia Rio MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2023 (YB) Generation page | ||
| 2023 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 2022 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 2021 | 36 | $1,820 |
| 2020 | 36 | $1,820 |
| 2019 | 32 | $2,050–$2,060 |
| 2018 | 32 | $2,050–$2,060 |
| 2012-2017 (UB) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,160 |
| 2016 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,150 |
| 2015 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,170 |
| 2014 | 30–31 | $2,130–$2,170 |
| 2013 | 31–32 | $2,040–$2,110 |
| 2012 | 31–32 | $2,040–$2,110 |
| 2006-2011 (JB) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 30 | $2,160–$2,200 |
| 2010 | 30–31 | $2,110–$2,180 |
| 2009 | 30 | $2,180 |
| 2008 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2007 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2006 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2001-2005 (DC) Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 24–25 | $2,610–$2,720 |
| 2004 | 24–26 | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2003 | 25–26 | $2,510–$2,610 |
| 2002 | 24–26 | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2001 | 25–26 | $2,510–$2,610 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Kia Rio generations
4 generations between 2001 and 2023. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Rio's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Kia Rio run 24–36 MPG across model years 2001 to 2023. The latest year, 2023, is rated 36 MPG.
Which Kia Rio model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023 Kia Rio Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Kia Rio cost to fuel per year?
For MY2023, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,830 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,830.
Has the Kia Rio's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 26 MPG in 2001 to 36 MPG in 2023, 10 MPG more.
Which Kia Rio model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.