The usual asking price for a used Kia Rio in NZ is $10,995 to $18,995. The typical one is $14,990 with about 54,000 km.
Prices from 17 dealer listings · 12 October 2026
- Typical price
- $14,990
- Dearer than 52% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $11k–$19k
- Typical kilometres
- 54,000
- Years for sale
- 2008–22
What it costs
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
17 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,995.
See all 17 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–23 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,120
- Cheaper to run than 80% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.5 L/100km
2012–17 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $3,280
- Cheaper to run than 77% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.0 L/100km
2011–17 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,360
- Cheaper to run than 75% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.0 L/100km
2005–11 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,650
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,470 a year less to run, and puts out 1.9 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2023 Kia Rio | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6.5 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,120 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,120 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,150 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
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How safe it is
2005–11 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–23 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 6.5 L/100km | $3,120 |
| 2012–17 · Diesel | 4 out of 5 | 5.0 L/100km | $3,280 |
| 2011–17 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 7.0 L/100km | $3,360 |
| 2005–11 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 7.6 L/100km | $3,650 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 9,523
- More common than 52% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 2%
- Typical year
- 2017
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Kia Rio?
Half of the used Rios listed by NZ dealers on 12 October 2026 are priced between $10,995 and $18,995, and the typical one is $14,990 with about 54,000 km.
How safe is a used Kia Rio?
The 2017–23 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2012–17 diesel model rates 4 stars out of 5, the 2011–17 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2005–11 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Kia Rio cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,120 a year for the 2017–23 petrol model, $3,280 a year for the 2012–17 diesel model, $3,360 a year for the 2011–17 petrol model and $3,650 a year for the 2005–11 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Rios are in NZ?
9,523 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 2% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2017.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 12 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits