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2023 Kia Rio vs 2026 Audi A3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 36 MPG vs 28 MPG combined — Kia Rio is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1650 vs $2900 — Kia Rio saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2023 Kia Rio 2026 Audi A3
Year20232026
ClassCompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AM-S7)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)1.62.0
City MPG3224
Highway MPG4134
Combined MPG3628
Annual Fuel Cost$1650$2900
CO₂ (g/mile)250.0323.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score7/105/10
EPA GHG Score7/105/10
🚗 2023 Kia Rio

Compact Cars with 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Audi A3

Subcompact Cars with 28 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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