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2006-2011 Kia Rio MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 29–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2011 Kia Rio at a glance
The 2006-2011 Kia Rio covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 29–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,160 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010 and 2011; 2007 and 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 31 MPG, was reached in 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2011 Kia Rio by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,160–$2,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | First year |
What the 2011 Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$180
$2,160 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.60
Per 100 miles
$14.40
Five years
$10,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,120less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Kia Rio MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,160, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,200 |
2010 Kia Rio MPG
30–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,180/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 31 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,110, $70 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
2009 Kia Rio MPG
30 MPG · $2,180/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,180, $70 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2008 Kia Rio MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Kia Rio as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Kia Rio MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Kia Rio as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Kia Rio MPG
29 MPG · $2,250/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,250 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,940 in California and $1,890 in Texas, a $1,050 difference.
- California $2,940
- Washington $2,730
- New York $2,170
- Florida $2,050
- Texas $1,890
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 small car models.
Generations
- 2001-2005 (DC)
- 2006-2011 (JB)
- 2012-2017 (UB)
- 2018-2023 (YB)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2011 Kia Rio get?
EPA rates the 2006-2011 Kia Rio at 29–31 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2011 Kia Rio?
The Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 31 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2011 Kia Rio?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2007 and 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2011 Kia Rio compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2005 Kia Rio) is rated 24–26 MPG combined and costs $2,510–$2,720 a year to fuel; the 2006-2011 model is rated 29–31 MPG and costs $2,110–$2,250 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Kia Rio per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,160–$2,200 a year. That is a $40 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Kia Rio 100 miles?
About $14.40 per 100 miles for the Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.40 and $14.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Kia Rio more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2011 Kia Rio compare with other small car configurations?
The Rio 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year to fuel, $1,120 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Kia Rio different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,160, $50 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2011 against 2 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Kia Rio for that year.