KIA RIO Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available
KIA RIO fuel economy is summarised below using figures aggregated from Mudah.my listing data for this Medium Compact. Real-world consumption varies with traffic conditions, driving style and load, so treat the figures as a comparative baseline rather than a precise prediction. This page breaks down city and highway consumption, fuel tank capacity and an estimated tank range across 4 generations to help with journey planning.
Current Generation — Current Generation (2017-Present)
The Kia Rio (YB, 2017-Present) uses 1.25L MPI (84 PS) or 1.4L MPI (100 PS). Source: city 8.2–8.4, highway 5.0–5.3. Combined est. ~5.9–7.0 L/100km. Tank 43–45 L.
Fuel Economy Snapshot
Source: city 8.2–8.4 / highway 5.0–5.3. Combined est. ~5.9 (1.25L) to ~7.0 (1.4L). Tank 43–45 L.
City vs Highway by Engine / Variant
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Transmission | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Mpi | Naturally Aspirated; Naturally Aspirated Multipoint Fuel Injection | PETROL | 4-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100km | 5.0 L/100km |
| Ex | 1,368 cc | PETROL | 6-speed automatic | Not available | Not available |
| Mpi | Naturally Aspirated | PETROL | 4-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100km | 5.0 L/100km |
| Ls | 1,248 cc | PETROL | 6-speed manual | Not available | Not available |
| Lx | 1,396 cc | PETROL | 6-speed automatic; 6-speed manual | Not available | Not available |
| Sx | Multi Point F/INJ | PETROL | 4-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.
Estimated Driving Range
45 L at 5.9 → ~763 km (1.25L); at 7.0 → ~643 km (1.4L).
Fuel Economy Across Generations
Efficiency by Generation
| Generation | City (L/100km) | Highway (L/100km) | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Generation (2017-Present) | 8.2–8.4 L/100km | 5.0–5.3 L/100km | 45 L |
| Previous Generation (2011-2017) | 8.2–8.4 L/100km | 5.0–5.3 L/100km | 43 L |
| Earlier Generation (2005-2011) | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km | 43 L |
| Earlier Generation (2000-2005) | Not available | Not available | 45 L |
The YB Rio (2017) is more efficient than the UB (2011-2017). A facelift in 2021 added updated styling.