2019 Kia Rio
4.2 Safety 4.1 Reliable

Hatchback

2018โ€“2020 Kia Rio

Engine: 1.6L 4-cylinder

$9,500

expect to pay

Reliable hatchback pick blending everyday practicality with dependable long-term running costs.

Best years to look for: 2018-2020

Specifically the 1.6L 4-cylinder โ€” this is the configuration that earns the reliability rating.

Full specs

Engine

1.6L 4-cylinder

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel efficiency

Very good

Fuel (combined)

7.1 L/100km

Seats

5 seats

Comfort

Essential

Safety score

4.2 / 5

Features to look for

Backup CameraBluetoothApple CarPlay

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Reliability

4.1/ 5 ยท Good

Generally dependable, with a few known age-related maintenance items worth budgeting for.

Reliability data via Consumer Reports

Avg. yearly upkeep

$740 / yr

Estimated from class averages and this model's reliability rating โ€” excludes fuel and insurance.