Kia Rio Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2023 Kia Rio as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2023):
The Kia Rio is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Kia Rio Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Kia Rio?
The EPA classifies the Kia Rio as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Kia Rio considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Kia Rio is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.