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2002 Kia Rio fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2002 Kia Rio. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
24 to 26 MPG depending on version
City and highway
23 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Rio
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive 232926 MPG $2,600
Rio
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive 222724 MPG $2,800
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.

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