2019 Kia Rio
The 2019 Kia Rio is a compact car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 32
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $17,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Rio |
| Model year | 2019 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 28 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 37 |
| Combined MPG | 32 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 280 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1950 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Rio | 32 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Rio | 32 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 28 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 1% more efficient than the Rio's class average.
- Amount financed
- $15,300
- Total interest
- $2,662
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≈ $1,256/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH21V622000 · 2021-08-09
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2019 Kia Rio?
The 2019 Kia Rio is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 37 highway).
Is the 2019 Kia Rio reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Kia Rio. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Kia Rio?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2019 Kia Rio costs roughly $1,256 per year to fuel, or about $6,281 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2019 Kia Rio?
The 2019 Kia Rio is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC