Kia Rio Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2023 Kia Rio is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2023):
The Kia Rio is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Kia Rio Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 1.6L | 36 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 1.6L | 36 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 1.6L | 36 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.6L | 36 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 32 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 1.6L | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 32 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 1.6L | 32 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 30 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 1.6L | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 1.6L | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.6L | 31 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 1.6L | 30 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Rio Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Kia Rio front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Kia Rio is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Kia Rio come with AWD or 4WD?
The Kia Rio is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.