2023 Kia RioFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,900 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 250 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
| 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 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 36 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems12 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 12 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Rio. Top reported issues include engine, steering and suspension. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Kia Rio problems by category: Engine: 3 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.