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Does the 2020 Kia Rio need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Kia Rio: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
LX FWD1.6L 4cylRegular36$1,067$1,267
S FWD1.6L 4cylRegular36$1,067$1,267
S FWD1.6L 4cylRegular36$1,067$1,267

Rivals

2020 Kia Rio and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Kia RioLX FWDRegular
2020 Toyota YarisL FWDRegular
2020 Hyundai AccentSE FWDRegular
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4ES FWDRegular
2020 Chevrolet SonicLS FWDRegular
2020 Nissan VersaS FWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked