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2017 Kia Rio MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 Kia Rio is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 30 to 31 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 27 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #18 of 50 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2017 Kia Rio's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	31	13.2	7.6

How it ranks among 2017 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
2Ford Focus EV107 MPGe $837
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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18Kia Rio31 MPG $1,500
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50Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232

2017 RioOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Rio MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Rio Eco	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Rio	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Rio	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 286 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2017 Kia Rio vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sonic saves $47/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 37 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Focus 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Rio saves $50/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Rio saves $103/yr vs Mazda 2 35 MPG · $1,329/yr 2 saves $171/yr vs Toyota Yaris 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Yaris saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Mirage saves $308/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Rio?

Up to 31 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 30 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 Kia Rio use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 Kia Rio?