2020 Kia Rio
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Kia Rio is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 36 to 36 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 to $1,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 36-36 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 36 / 36 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,800-$1,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 249-249 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Rio costs about $1,800 to $1,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,800. Over five years that is about $9,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Rio configuration saves about $2,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Rio sits roughly 7 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Rio records tailpipe CO₂ of 249-249 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.