2026 Kia Niro mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
53mpg
- 53 city, 54 highway.
- Top 25% of 4 wagons (2026).
- 8 trims: 48 to 53 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 | 54 | 53 | 11.1 | 588 | $725 |
| EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | 11.1 | 588 | $725 |
| SX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | 11.1 | 588 | $725 |
| 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 | 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 SX Touring | N/A | N/A | 49 | 47 | 48 | N/A | N/A | $716 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 53 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $725
- Per month
- $60
- Per mile
- 6.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $35.52
- Top trim: SX Touring FWD. $784 a year. $59 more 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 | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SX Touring | N/A | 108 | 31.0 | 48 | $716 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 47 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
EV Wind FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 1.9 | $5.93 |
| 300 miles | 5.6 | $17.78 |
| 500 miles | 9.3 | $29.63 |
| 1,000 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $52
- Per year
- $628
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 53 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.
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