2021 Kia Rio mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
36mpg
- 33 city, 41 highway.
- Top 8% of 81 sedans (2021).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | 11.9 | 428 | $1,067 |
| S FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | 11.9 | 428 | $1,067 |
| S FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | 11.9 | 428 | $1,067 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 36 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,067
- Per month
- $89
- Per mile
- 8.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $38.08
- Top trim: S FWD. $1,067 a year. Same as the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.4 | $7.80 |
| 300 miles | 7.3 | $23.41 |
| 500 miles | 12.2 | $39.02 |
| 1,000 miles | 24.4 | $78.05 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $77
- Per year
- $924
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 36 mpg good? Yes. Beats 95% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Rio | LX FWD | 36 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | SE FWD | 36 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | ES FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Rio5 | Door S IVT | 36 mpg | |
| 2021 Nissan Versa | S FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Forte | FE FWD | 35 mpg | |
| 2021 Kia Forte5 | FE Manual | 31 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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