Kia Niro

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Kia Niro appears in this database in 4 model years, from 2017 to 2020, offered with electric and hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Combined economy ranges from 43 to 112 MPGe across those years, with annual fuel costs of $700 to $1,500 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average small station wagons in this dataset (about 35 MPGe), the Niro sits roughly 42 MPGe above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Niro for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $3,500 to $7,500, averaging about $5,500 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Niro varies by about 69 MPGe between its most and least frugal versions, which run on electric and hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Niro check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2017 and 2020 the Niro's average combined economy improved from about 46 to 78 MPGe. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2020 Niro has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 60 MPGe, while the 2018 is the lowest at about 47 MPGe. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Niro at a glance

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