# Kia Niro specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 50 - **Drive:** FWD - **Years covered:** 2017-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Kia Niro is a vehicle rated at 50 mpg combined. Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid. ## Every 2027 Kia Niro version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 53/46 | 50 mpg | $1,350 | 178 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Kia Niro specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | FWD | 50 | -- | -- | | 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 48-53 | 113 | 253 mi | | 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 48-53 | 113 | 253 mi | | 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 49-53 | 113 | 253 mi | | 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; Electric; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 48-53 | 113 | 253 mi | | 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 43-50 | 112 | 239 mi | | 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 43-50 | 112 | 239 mi | | 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 43-50 | 112 | 239 mi | | 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 43-50 | 112 | 239 mi | | 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid; 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic | FWD | 43-50 | -- | -- | | 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | FWD | 43-50 | -- | -- | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Niro changed over the years? - **2027:** dropped Electric and 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 43-50 to 48-53; maximum range went from 239 to 253 miles. - **2019:** added Electric. - **2018:** added 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Kia Niro get? The 2027 Kia Niro is EPA-rated at 50 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Kia Niro have? The 2027 Kia Niro comes with: 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Kia Niro? Yes. The Kia Niro has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Kia Niro year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Kia Niro has the highest combined rating, up to 53 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia Niro for a year? About $1,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Kia Niro? The most efficient 2027 version, the Niro, is rated 53 mpg city and 46 mpg highway (50 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Kia Niro emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 178 grams per mile depending on version. 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