2021 Kia Niro mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
50mpg
- 53 city, 48 highway.
- Top 20% of 5 wagons (2021).
- 9 trims: 43 to 50 mpg.
- Electric trims: up to 239 miles of range.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 48 | 50 | 11.9 | 595 | $768 |
| LXS FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 46 | 49 | 11.9 | 583 | $784 |
| Touring Special Edition FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 46 | 49 | 11.9 | 583 | $784 |
| EX Premium FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 46 | 49 | 11.9 | 583 | $784 |
| Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 48 | 44 | 46 | 11.4 | 524 | $744 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 48 | 44 | 46 | 11.4 | 524 | $744 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Premium FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 48 | 44 | 46 | 11.4 | 524 | $744 |
| Touring FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 46 | 40 | 43 | 11.9 | 512 | $893 |
| Touring SE FWD | 1.6L | FWD | 46 | 40 | 43 | 11.9 | 512 | $893 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 50 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $768
- Per month
- $64
- Per mile
- 6.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $38.08
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid EX Premium FWD. $744 a year. $24 less than the LX FWD.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV EX FWD | FWD | 239 | 30.0 | 112 | $12.19 | $612 |
| EV EX Premium FWD | FWD | 239 | 30.0 | 112 | $12.19 | $612 |
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid LXS FWD | N/A | 105 | 32.0 | 46 | $744 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | N/A | 105 | 32.0 | 46 | $744 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Premium FWD | N/A | 105 | 32.0 | 46 | $744 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | N/A | 94 | 43 | 7 | N/A |
| 11.1 kWh | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.1 |
| 64.8 kWh | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 64.8 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 47 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 7 hours.
EV EX FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.1 | $6.67 |
| 300 miles | 6.3 | $20.00 |
| 500 miles | 10.4 | $33.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 20.8 | $66.67 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $55
- Per year
- $666
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 50 mpg good? Yes. Beats 99% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree