2023 Kia Rio vs 2026 Mazda 3
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 36 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Kia Rio is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $1650 vs $2250 — Kia Rio saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
| Specification | 2023 Kia Rio | 2026 Mazda 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Class | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (S6) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| City MPG | 32 | 27 |
| Highway MPG | 41 | 36 |
| Combined MPG | 36 | 30 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1650 | $2250 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 250.0 | 294.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
🚗 2023 Kia Rio
Compact Cars with 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Kia Rio Profile →🚗 2026 Mazda 3
Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Mazda 3 Profile →🔗 Related