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2023-2027 Kia Niro MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 49–53 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2027 Kia Niro at a glance
The 2023-2027 Kia Niro covers 5 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 49–53 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,320 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (50 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 53 MPG, was reached in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2023-2027 Kia Niro by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe | $820–$1,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe | $820–$1,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Hybrid, Electric | 49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe | $800–$1,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric | 49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe | $800–$1,330 | First year |
What the 2027 Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$110
$1,320 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.20
Per 100 miles
$8.80
Five years
$6,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$850less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Kia Niro MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 53 to 50 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $1,230 to $1,320, $90 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
2026 Kia Niro MPG
49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe · $820–$1,330/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 53 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,230.
On electricity 108 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | $1,330 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 48 | 108 | 33 mi | $1,040 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 113 | 253 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Kia Niro MPG
49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe · $820–$1,330/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 53 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,230.
On electricity 108 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | $1,330 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 48 | 108 | 33 mi | $1,040 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 113 | 253 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Kia Niro MPG
49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe · $800–$1,330/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 53 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,230.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | $1,330 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 113 | 253 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Kia Niro MPG
49–53 MPG, 113 MPGe · $800–$1,330/yr
On electricity 108 MPGe, with 34 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 54 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 45 | 49 | $1,330 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 48 | 108 | 34 mi | $1,040 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 113 | 253 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $1,790 in California and $1,150 in Texas, a $640 difference.
- California $1,790
- Washington $1,660
- New York $1,320
- Florida $1,250
- Texas $1,150
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2017-2022 (DE)
- 2023-2027* (SG2)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2027 Kia Niro get?
EPA rates the 2023-2027 Kia Niro at 49–53 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 FE 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 53 MPG (53 city, 54 highway). By powertrain: Hybrid: 49–53 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 48 MPG; Electric: 113 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2027 Kia Niro?
The FE 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 53 MPG, in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 50 MPG, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2027 Kia Niro?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2023-2027 Kia Niro compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2022 Kia Niro) is rated 43–50 MPG combined and costs $820–$1,520 a year to fuel; the 2023-2027 model is rated 49–53 MPG and costs $800–$1,330 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia Niro per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,320 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,320 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia Niro 100 miles?
About $8.80 per 100 miles for the Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia Niro more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 53 city and 46 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2027 Kia Niro compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Niro 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,320 a year to fuel, $850 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Kia Niro different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 53 to 50 MPG, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $1,230 to $1,320, $90 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 4 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Kia Niro for that year.