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2019 Kia Rio fuel economy

The Kia Rio is one of the most efficient compact cars of its kind. If you were to poll any group of car owners, you would likely find that fuel economy is atop most if not all of their priority lists. The more efficient your car is, the less money you have to spend on gas and the more you reduce your carbon footprint. Everybody wins! Learn about the fuel economy of the 2019 Rio below. 

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How efficient is the 2019 Kia Rio? front view of blue kia rio driving on city street

New drivers of the Kia Rio may be pleasantly surprised when they go fill up their tank for the first time. You may not fill up for more than once every week and a half depending on your driving habits. The 2019 Rio averages up to 37 highway mpg, 28 city mpg, and 32 combined mpg. The car’s fuel tank capacity is 11.9 gallons, so, do the math. If you average 32 combined mpg, you can go about 380 miles on a single tank. 

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2019 Kia Rio engine specs 

Anytime gas mileage gets brought up, engine performance is bound to be talked about too. Every 2019 Rio comes fitted with a 130-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and all models have a front-wheel drivetrain. Come on down to Family Kia in St. Augustine to learn more about the 2019 Kia Rio or any other models in our inventory. We will happily go over everything you need to know like pricing specifics, available features, and financing options. We hope to see you soon so we can get you set up with a test drive! 

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