Kia Niro FE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Kia Niro FE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2017 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 53 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 50 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #3 of 24 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2018 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #3 of 23 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2019 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #4 of 23 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #4 of 20 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #8 of 22 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2022 | 1 | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | #6 of 21 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2023 | 1 | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | #16 of 29 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 2024 | 1 | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | #29 of 77 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | #34 of 82 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | #32 of 71 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Kia Niro FE placed highest in 2017 at #3 of 24, and lowest in 2025 at #34 of 82. It spent 9 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 54 | 53 | 217.0 | 5.6 | $1,200 | 167 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 54 | 53 | 217.0 | 5.6 | $1,200 | 167 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 54 | 53 | 217.0 | 5.6 | $1,200 | 167 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 54 | 53 | 217.0 | 5.6 | $1,200 | 167 | 9/10 |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 48 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 179 | 9/10 |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 48 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 179 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 177 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 177 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 177 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 49 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 177 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 50 → 53 mpg | +3 mpg | 217 gal |
What Niro FE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Kia Niro FE burns 217 to 217 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $651 | $651 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $759 | $759 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $868 | $868 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,200 to $1,200 a year in fuel, or $5,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 53 mpg the Kia Niro FE is 26 mpg better the median, which is worth about $731 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Every Kia model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.