The Kia Rio 1.2 has an average combined fuel consumption of approximately 6.7 liters per 100 km (35.1 mpg US, 42.2 mpg UK) based on aggregated data from 2011–2017 models[1]. For more recent models, such as the 2017 Rio Hatchback 1.2 DPi, the official combined consumption is reported as 52.3 mpg UK (about 5.4 liters per 100 km)[4].
Real-world owner data for various Rio models (though not always specified as 1.2) typically shows an average of about 30–33 miles per gallon (mpg) US, which aligns moderately well with official statistics, especially when accounting for differences in driving styles and conditions[3].
The Kia Rio 1.25 MPI (closely related to the 1.2 engine) is reported with a combined fuel consumption between 4.7–4.8 l/100 km (50–49 mpg US, 60–59 mpg UK)[7]. Variations in reported economy depend on model year, specific engine tuning, and driving environment.
Key points for Kia Rio 1.2 fuel consumption:
- 2011–2017 average (user data): 6.7 l/100 km (42.2 mpg UK)
- Recent (2017 onwards, official): 52.3 mpg UK (~5.4 l/100 km)
- Owner-reported data (various years): ~30–33 mpg US
- Kia Rio 1.25 MPI variant: 4.7–4.8 l/100 km (60–59 mpg UK)
Fuel tank capacity for most recent models is 45 liters, providing a typical range of over 500 miles on a full tank under mixed driving conditions[4].