# Kia Rio specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2023
- **MPG (combined):** 36
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2023

## Quick answer

The 2023 Kia Rio is a compact car rated at 36 mpg combined. Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.

## Every 2023 Kia Rio version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 32/41 | 36 mpg | $1,850 | 250 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Kia Rio specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 36 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 36 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 36 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 36 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 32 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 32 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 30-31 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 30-31 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 30-31 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Rio changed over the years?

- **2020:** combined mpg went from 32 to 36.
- **2018:** combined mpg went from 30-31 to 32.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2023 Kia Rio get?

The 2023 Kia Rio is EPA-rated at 36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2023 Kia Rio have?

The 2023 Kia Rio comes with: 1.6L 4-cyl. It uses cvt transmission and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Kia Rio?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2023 the Kia Rio has no hybrid version.

### Which Kia Rio year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2023 Kia Rio has the highest combined rating, up to 36 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Kia Rio for a year?

About $1,850 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2023 Kia Rio?

The most efficient 2023 version, the Rio, is rated 32 mpg city and 41 mpg highway (36 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2023 Kia Rio emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 250 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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