2024 Kia Rio Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2024 Kia Rio Specs at a Glance
The 2024 Kia Rio gets 36 mpg combined on the 1.6L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 2,549 lbs, measures 160.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 30 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 36 mpg (32 city / 41 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S1) · other 2024 trims rate 30–36 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S1)
- Curb weight
- 2,549 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: RIO 5DR HATCH
- Length
- 160.2 in · 68.1 in wide · 57.1 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2017)
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
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View details →Kia Rio — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 41 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 41 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 41 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 41 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Rio — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio is EPA-rated at up to 36 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway).
What engine does the 2023 Kia Rio have?
The Kia Rio uses a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Kia Rio are covered here?
This page documents 17 verified Kia Rio configurations across model years 2015–2023.
Which model year of the Kia Rio is the most fuel efficient?
The 2023 Kia Rio holds the highest combined rating at 36 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 31 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 16%) across the 9 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Rio have?
Across every year on record the Kia Rio uses one displacement, 1.6L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2023 Kia Rio front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Kia Rio configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2023 data.