Kia Niro Engine Specifications
The 2027 Kia Niro is offered with 1.6L engines in 4-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Niro is available with 4 1.6L and Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive).
Kia Niro Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Small Station Wagons |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Niro Engine Specs FAQ
What engine does the Kia Niro have?
The Kia Niro is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 1.6L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Kia Niro available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.