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Kia RIO 2000 fuel consumption

Kia RIO from 2000 to 2003 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 30% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 22% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 38% higher. Since 2000 the Kia RIO average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersKia RIO
2000+4%+13%
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2001+5%+13%
2002+6%+13%
2003+6%+13%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Kia RIO.

2000 - 2003

Kia RIO 2000 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.3 MPG
7.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+13%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Kia RIO 2000 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.3 liters per 100 km or 17% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Kia RIO advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Kia RIO with 1.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia Rio 2000 1.5 96 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2000 1.3 75 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+16%
1.5 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 96 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+10%
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 96 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 i 108 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Kia RIO 2000 1.5 i 16V 108 HP automatic 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.