Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2001–2023
Kia Rio
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Rio. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 5.9 L/100km: 48 mpg UK, 40 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 5.9 L/100km
- 2023 official
- UK mpg
- 48 mpg
- US mpg
- 40 mpg
- On a full tank
- 769 km
- 45 L tank
What a Rio costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.20 per 100 km | $1,892 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.12 per 100 km | $1,568 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.42 per 100 miles | £1,149 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.83 per 100 miles | $1,462 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
YB (4th generation), 2017–2023
Specs for the 2023 Kia Rio S 1.4-litre petrol, 6-speed automatic, Australian-market hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- YB (facelift)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,065 mm
- Width
- 1,725 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,580 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.2 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,173 kg
- Boot
- 300 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,078 L
- Towing (braked)
- 800 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 450 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,368 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 73 kW
- Torque
- 133 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
Ownership
- Tyres
- 185/65 R15
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
UB (3rd generation), 2012–2016
Specs for the 1.4 S hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- UB (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2012-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,055 mm
- Width
- 1,723 mm
- Height
- 1,453 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,576 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,112 kg
- Boot
- 308 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,322 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 74 kW
- Torque
- 137 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 126 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 44 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- Full size
JB (2nd generation), 2006–2011
Specs for the 1.4 LX hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- JB (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2006-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,143 mm
- Width
- 1,707 mm
- Height
- 1,463 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,535 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,073 kg
- Boot
- 313 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 76 kW
- Torque
- 126 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 43 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2006
DC (1st generation), 2000–2005
Specs for the 1.5 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- DC (1st generation)
- Built
- 2000-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,115 mm
- Width
- 1,694 mm
- Height
- 1,471 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,499 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,072 kg
- Boot
- 358 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 81 kW
- Torque
- 136 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 3.9 L/100km | 72 mpg | 60 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 3.9 L/100km | 72 mpg | 60 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.0 L/100km | 71 mpg | 59 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 3.8 L/100km | 74 mpg | 62 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 3.6 L/100km | 78 mpg | 65 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 4.0 L/100km | 70 mpg | 58 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Kia Rio questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio uses 5.9 L/100km by its official figures: 48 mpg in UK gallons and 40 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Rio cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,892 in New Zealand, $1,568 in Australia, £1,149 in United Kingdom, $1,462 in United States.
How far does a Kia Rio go on a full tank?
About 769 km (478 miles) from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Kia Rio tow?
800 kg braked, for the 2023 Kia Rio S 1.4-litre petrol, 6-speed automatic, Australian-market hatchback.
How big is the Kia Rio's boot?
300 L, for the 2023 Kia Rio S 1.4-litre petrol, 6-speed automatic, Australian-market hatchback.
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