2019 Kia Niro
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Kia Niro is sold in the U.S. with electric and hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 43 to 112 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $700 to $1,500 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 43-112 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 112 / 43 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $700-$1,500 |
| EPA range | 239-560 mi |
| 240V charge time | 2.2-9.5 h |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 90-207 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-10 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 Niro costs about $700 to $1,500 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,240. Over five years that is about $6,200 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Niro configuration saves about $8,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small station wagons in this dataset is about 35 MPGe. The Niro sits roughly 42 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro Electric | electric | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 112 MPGe | $700 |
| Niro FE | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 50 MPGe | $1,300 |
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 49 MPGe | $1,300 |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 46 MPGe | $1,400 |
| Niro Touring | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 43 MPGe | $1,500 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 Niro records tailpipe CO₂ of 90-207 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 239 to 560 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as small station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.