2023 Kia Rio EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2023 Kia Rio delivers an EPA-certified 36 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway) across 1 configuration. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,700 to $1,700.

Combined MPG
36 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
32 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
41 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (1 Variant)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Rio Regular 1.6L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 32 MPG 41 MPG 36 MPG $1,700 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.43–$2.43

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

417–417 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2023 Kia Rio

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.