2026 Kia Niro MPG
Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2026 Kia Niro.
EPA combined fuel economy
49MPG
combined (55% city / 45% hwy)
City
53
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Engine
1.6L
Cylinders
4
Drive
FrontWD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Running cost
Estimated annual fuel cost
Per year
$1,071
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel used
306 gal
per year
At gas price
$3.50
per gallon
Based on 49 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.
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FAQ
2026 Kia Niro
- How many MPG does a 2026 Kia Niro get?
- The 2026 Kia Niro gets 49 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 53 MPG in the city and 45 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
- What is the annual fuel cost for a 2026 Kia Niro?
- Driving 15,000 miles a year at 49 MPG combined, the 2026 Kia Niro uses about 306 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,071 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
- What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2026 Kia Niro?
- The 2026 Kia Niro returns 53 MPG city and 45 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 49 MPG combined figure blends the two.
- Is 49 MPG good for a small sport utility vehicle 2wd?
- For a small sport utility vehicle 2wd, 49 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.
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