Kia Rio Eco MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Rio Eco has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2013 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 32 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #17 of 84 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #25 of 96 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #25 of 102 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #25 of 108 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #27 of 100 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Rio Eco placed highest in 2013 at #17 of 84, and lowest in 2017 at #27 of 100. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 27 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 27 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 27 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 27 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 30 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 279 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 32 → 31 mpg | -1 mpg | 371 gal |
What Rio Eco fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Kia Rio Eco burns 371 to 371 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,113 | $1,113 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,298 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,484 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $2,000 to $2,000 a year in fuel, or $1,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 31 mpg the Kia Rio Eco is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $250 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Kia nameplates
Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.