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Kia RIO 2011 fuel consumption

Kia RIO from 2011 to 2015 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 2011 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 carsDiesel cars
All carmakersKia RIOAll carmakersKia RIO
2011+19%+35% +19%+43%
Show all years
2012+21%+35% +23%+43%
2013+23%+35% +27%+43%
2014+26%+35% +30%+43%
2015+27%+35% +33%+43%

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

2011 - 2015

Kia RIO 2011 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.6 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+38%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines62.7 MPG
3.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines44.8 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+42%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Kia RIO 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.2 liters per 100 km or 24% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Kia RIO with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 18% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Kia RIO advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia Rio 2011 1.4 109 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter diesel engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.1 CRDi 75 HP manual 73.5 MPG
3.2 l/100km
46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km+59%
1.2 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.2 85 HP manual 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+38%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 109 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+41%
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 109 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+35%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 CRDi 90 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+26%
2011 - 2015

Kia RIO 2011 sedan fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.3 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.5 MPG
7.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+29%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines44.8 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+26%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Kia RIO 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Kia RIO with automatic transmission consumes around 1.2 litres per 100 km or 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Kia RIO advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.2 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia RIO 2011 1.2 16V 85 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Kia RIO with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia Rio 2011 1.4 107 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter diesel engine
Kia RIO 2011 1.1 CRDi 12V 75 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
1.2 liter petrol engine
Kia RIO 2011 1.2 16V 85 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+29%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 107 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+24%
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 107 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+33%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Kia RIO 2011 1.4 CRDi 16V 90 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+26%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.6 123 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Kia Rio 2011 1.6 123 HP automatic 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
2011 - 2015

Kia RIO 2011 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+37%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines73.5 MPG
3.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines44.8 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+59%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Kia RIO 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.2 liters per 100 km or 24% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Kia RIO with automatic transmission consumes around 1.3 litres per 100 km or 18% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Kia RIO advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.2 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia Rio 2011 1.2 85 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Kia RIO with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Kia Rio 2011 1.4 CVVT 109 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter diesel engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.1 CRDi 75 HP manual 73.5 MPG
3.2 l/100km
46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km+59%
1.2 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.2 85 HP manual 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+35%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 CVVT 109 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+41%
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 CVVT 109 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+35%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Kia Rio 2011 1.4 CRDi 90 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 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.