2020 Kia Niro hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LX FWD vs Touring SE FWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$6,200less to buy
- Hybrid: $6,200 less. Saves $109 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD Touring SE FWD | $24,590 $30,790 | 49 mpg 43 mpg | $784 $893 | -$6,200 | $109 | None needed | Hybrid, $6,856 |
| LXS FWD Touring SE FWD | $25,990 $30,790 | 49 mpg 43 mpg | $784 $893 | -$4,800 | $109 | None needed | Hybrid, $5,456 |
| Touring FWD Touring SE FWD | $28,290 $30,790 | 43 mpg 43 mpg | $893 $893 | -$2,500 | $0 | None needed | Hybrid, $2,500 |
| Touring Special Edition FWD Touring SE FWD | $30,790 $30,790 | 43 mpg 43 mpg | $893 $893 | $0 | $0 | None needed | Even |
| EX Premium FWD Touring SE FWD | $32,790 $30,790 | 49 mpg 43 mpg | $784 $893 | $2,000 | $109 | 18.3 years | Gas, $1,344 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.4 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 54.5 cu ft | 54.5 cu ft | about the same |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run. Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD vs Touring SE FWD.
- Plug-in: $1,300 less. Saves $149 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD Touring SE FWD | $29,490 $30,790 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 43 mpg | $744 $893 | -$1,300 | $149 | None needed | Plug-in, $2,195 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD Touring SE FWD | $33,290 $30,790 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 43 mpg | $744 $893 | $2,500 | $149 | 16.8 years | Gas, $1,605 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Premium FWD Touring SE FWD | $36,390 $30,790 | 46 mpg, 32 kWh/100 mi 43 mpg | $744 $893 | $5,600 | $149 | 37.5 years | Gas, $4,705 |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. EV EX FWD vs Touring SE FWD.
- EV: $8,300 more. Saves $281 a year.
- Break-even: 354,600 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV EX FWD Touring SE FWD | $39,090 $30,790 | 30.0 kWh/100 mi 43 mpg | $612 $893 | $8,300 | $281 | 29.5 years | Gas, $6,615 |
| EV EX Premium FWD Touring SE FWD | $44,590 $30,790 | 30.0 kWh/100 mi 43 mpg | $612 $893 | $13,800 | $281 | 49.1 years | Gas, $12,115 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree