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2026 Mazda 3 vs 2023 Kia Rio

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 30 MPG vs 36 MPG combined — Kia Rio is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2250 vs $1650 — Kia Rio saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Mazda 3 2023 Kia Rio
Year20262023
ClassCompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (AV-S1)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.51.6
City MPG2732
Highway MPG3641
Combined MPG3036
Annual Fuel Cost$2250$1650
CO₂ (g/mile)294.0250.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/107/10
EPA GHG Score6/107/10
🚗 2026 Mazda 3

Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2023 Kia Rio

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

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