2025 Kia Niro mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
49mpg
- 53 city, 45 highway.
- Top 20% of 5 wagons (2025).
- 10 trims: 48 to 49 mpg.
- Electric trims: up to 253 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 | 45 | 49 | 11.1 | 544 | $784 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | 11.1 | 544 | $784 |
| EX Touring FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | 11.1 | 544 | $784 |
| SX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | 11.1 | 544 | $784 |
| SX Touring FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | 11.1 | 544 | $784 |
| Plug-in Hybrid LX | N/A | N/A | 49 | 47 | 48 | N/A | N/A | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring | N/A | N/A | 49 | 47 | 48 | N/A | N/A | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX | N/A | N/A | 49 | 47 | 48 | N/A | N/A | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 47 | 48 | 9.8 | 470 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 49 | 47 | 48 | 9.8 | 470 | $716 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 49 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $784
- Per month
- $65
- Per mile
- 6.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $35.52
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD. $716 a year. $67 less than the LX FWD.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Wind FWD | FWD | 253 | 30.0 | 113 | $12.90 | $612 |
| EV Wave FWD | FWD | 253 | 30.0 | 113 | $12.90 | $612 |
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid LX | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX Touring | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring FWD | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
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 |
| All | J1772 | 3.3 | N/A | N/A | 3 | 11.1 |
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 Wind FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.2 | $7.11 |
| 300 miles | 6.7 | $21.33 |
| 500 miles | 11.1 | $35.56 |
| 1,000 miles | 22.2 | $71.11 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $57
- Per year
- $679
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 49 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