2021 Kia Niro EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2021 Kia Niro delivers an EPA-certified 43–50 MPG combined (46–53 city / 40–48 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 5 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 26 miles of all-electric range at 105 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $1,450.
2021 Kia Niro Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Hybrid (HEV) Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,250–$1,450
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Gasoline Combined: 46 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,350
Battery Electric (BEV)
Annual Energy Cost: $700–$1,450 (1 configuration)
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (5 Variants)
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro Electric Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 123 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 239 mi | $700 | — |
| Niro FE Regular | 1.6L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 MPG | 48 MPG | 50 MPG | — | $1,250 | — |
| Niro Regular | 1.6L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 51 MPG | 46 MPG | 49 MPG | — | $1,250 | — |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid Regular Gas and Electricity | 1.6L Plug-in Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 110 MPGe (48 MPG) | 99 MPGe (44 MPG) | 105 MPGe (46 MPG) | 26 mi | $1,350 | — |
| Niro Touring Regular | 1.6L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 46 MPG | 40 MPG | 43 MPG | — | $1,450 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.