Is the 2020 Kia Niro hybrid worth it?
Years to pay back
Never
- Niro Touring SE FWD: $6,200 more.
- It uses no less fuel. It never pays back on fuel.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Plug-in hybrids and EVs: How often would I have to charge it?
A year of fuel at your miles. One jug = 10 gal.
| Measure | Gas version | Hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Touring SE FWD | LX FWD |
| MSRP | $30,790 | $24,590 |
| Combined mpg | 43 mpg | 49 mpg |
| City mpg | 46 mpg | 51 mpg |
| Highway mpg | 40 mpg | 46 mpg |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gallons a year | 279 | 245 |
| Fuel a year | $893 | $784 |
Best hybrid mpg: higher than 84% of 32 hybrids (2020).
What this cannot tell you
List prices and EPA combined mpg only. Your costs will differ.
Loans, insurance, upkeep, resale and incentives are left out.
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