2012 Kia Rio fuel consumption

4 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

6.1–6.3 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,580–$1,632

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

145–150 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 22% less fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.

Every 2012 Kia Rio version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
1.6 Sedan Auto	1.6L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	6.1	8.4	4.7	$1,580	145 Better than average
1.6 3-door Hatch Auto	1.6L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	6.1	8.4	4.7	$1,580	145 Better than average
1.6 Hatch Auto	1.6L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	6.1	8.4	4.7	$1,580	145 Better than average
1.4 3-door Hatch Auto	1.4L 4cyl Petrol 91RON	6.3	8.2	5.2	$1,632	150 Better than average

Kia Rio in other years

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.