2020 Kia RioFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $1,900/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	33	41	36	$1,900

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10

GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 249 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 8.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Sedan
GVWR: Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 1.6L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type: Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$1,871/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,482/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,620/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,723/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,884/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,879/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,330/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,924/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,810/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,853/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,871/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,482/yrHIGHEST	+$611
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,620/yrLOWEST	$-251
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,723/yr	$-148
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,884/yr	+$13
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,879/yr	+$8
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,330/yr	+$459
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,924/yr	+$53
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,810/yr	$-61
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,853/yr	$-18