Kia Niro vs Volvo V60
The Kia Niro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 82 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Kia Niro leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Niro | Volvo V60 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 113 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 126 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 102 mpg ✓ | 37 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $2,100 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 71 g/mi ✓ | 99 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Electricity | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2017–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 40 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Niro vs V60: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Niro or the Volvo V60?
The Kia Niro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 113 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Volvo V60, a 82 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Kia Niro runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,100 for the Volvo V60 — a difference of roughly $1,450 per year.
What engines do the Niro and V60 offer?
Kia Niro: SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Volvo V60: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Niro and the Volvo V60 as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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