2012 Kia Rio fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2012 Kia Rio. Combined fuel economy ranges from 31 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 31 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 29 and 37 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,100 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Rio Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,100 per year in fuel, versus $2,150 for the least efficient.