2027 Kia Niro Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2017–2027 model years43 variantsUp to 113 MPG combined
2027 Kia Niro Specs at a Glance
The 2027 Kia Niro gets 50 mpg combined on the 1.6L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,717 lbs, measures 174 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 50 mpg (53 city / 46 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
- Curb weight
- 3,717 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: NIRO EV
- Length
- 174 in · 71.7 in wide · 61.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2027 Kia Niro trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 46 | 50 |
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View details →Kia Niro — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 46 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 126 | 101 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 | 47 | 48 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 54 | 53 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 45 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 126 | 101 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 45 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 | 47 | 48 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 54 | 53 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 126 | 101 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 45 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 54 | 53 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 126 | 101 | 113 | Electricity |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 54 | 53 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 45 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 | 47 | 48 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 123 | 102 | 112 | Electricity |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 44 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 48 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 123 | 102 | 112 | Electricity |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 48 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 44 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 123 | 102 | 112 | Electricity |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 52 | 49 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 44 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 123 | 102 | 112 | Electricity |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 52 | 49 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 44 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 44 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 52 | 49 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 46 | 49 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 | 40 | 43 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 52 | 49 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Niro — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia Niro?
The Kia Niro is EPA-rated at up to 53 MPG combined (53 city / 54 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2026 model year.
What engine does the 2027 Kia Niro have?
The Kia Niro uses a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Kia Niro are covered here?
This page documents 43 verified Kia Niro configurations across model years 2017–2027.
Which model year of the Kia Niro is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Kia Niro holds the highest combined rating at 113 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 50 MPG, a difference of 63 MPG (about 126%) across the 11 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Niro have?
Across every year on record the Kia Niro uses one displacement, 1.6L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2027 Kia Niro front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Kia Niro configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2017–2027 data.