Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid · 2017–2027
Kia Niro
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Niro. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 4.7 L/100km: 60 mpg UK, 50 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.7 L/100km
- 2027 official
- UK mpg
- 60 mpg
- US mpg
- 50 mpg
- On a full tank
- 894 km
- 42 L tank
What a Niro costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $13.82 per 100 km | $1,520 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $11.33 per 100 km | $1,257 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £13.19 per 100 miles | £923 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.70 per 100 miles | $1,174 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Niro ranks
Second generation (SG2), 2022
Specs for the 2022 Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2 (UK, 16-inch wheels); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- Second generation (SG2)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,420 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,545 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,720 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,474 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,940 kg
- Boot
- 451 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,445 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,110 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder GDi petrol with electric motor (hybrid)
- Engine size
- 1,580 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 42 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2022
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2022
SG2 (2nd generation), 2022–2027
Specs for the 1.6 GDI hybrid; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- SG2 (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2022-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,420 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,545 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,720 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,424 kg
- Boot
- 451 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,580 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 101 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 42 L
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
First generation (DE), 2019–2021
Specs for the 2021 Kia Niro Hybrid S (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- First generation (DE)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Kerb weight
- 1,420 kg
- Boot
- 410 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,408 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,580 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.4 L/100km
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2016
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 205/60 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
DE (1st generation), 2018–2022
Specs for the e-Niro 64 kWh; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- DE (1st generation)
- Built
- 2018-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,375 mm
- Width
- 1,805 mm
- Height
- 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,750 kg
- Boot
- 451 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,405 L
Engine
- Engine
- Single motor
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 395 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 64 kWh
- Electric range
- 455 km
- Energy use
- 15.9 kWh/100km
- AC charging
- 7.2 kW
- DC fast charging
- 100 kW
- Fast charge 10–80%
- 54 min
- Charge port
- CCS2
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2018
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 407 km |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 407 km |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 4.0 L/100km | 70 mpg | 59 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Electric | 18.0 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 407 km |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 4.0 L/100km | 70 mpg | 58 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Electric | 18.2 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 115 MPGe | 407 km |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 4.0 L/100km | 71 mpg | 59 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Electric | 18.7 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 384 km |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 3.9 L/100km | 72 mpg | 60 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Electric | 18.7 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 384 km |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 3.9 L/100km | 73 mpg | 61 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Electric | 18.7 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 384 km |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 4.1 L/100km | 69 mpg | 57 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Electric | 18.7 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 384 km |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 4.1 L/100km | 70 mpg | 58 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
Kia Niro questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Niro?
The 2027 Kia Niro uses 4.7 L/100km by its official figures: 60 mpg in UK gallons and 50 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Niro cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,520 in New Zealand, $1,257 in Australia, £923 in United Kingdom, $1,174 in United States.
How far does a Kia Niro go on a full tank?
About 894 km (555 miles) from its 42 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Kia Niro tow?
1,110 kg braked, for the 2022 Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2 (UK, 16-inch wheels).
How big is the Kia Niro's boot?
451 L, for the 2022 Kia Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2 (UK, 16-inch wheels).
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