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Kia Niro MPG Guide

This guide lists the EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2027 Kia Niro hybrid by trim, with its hybrid powertrain, fuel tank and range, and the 2026 Niro EV efficiency figures. It is based on kia.com and fueleconomy.gov, read November 4, 2026. Actual mileage will vary with how and where you drive.

Bronze Kia Niro SUV driving around a curve on a desert road at sunset, seen from the front left side
Kia Niro. Image: Kia America
53 mpgcity, EPA est.
46 mpghighway, EPA est.
50 mpgcombined, EPA est.
555 miKia-estimated total range

What MPG does a Kia Niro get?

Kia lists EPA estimates of 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 50 mpg combined for the 2027 Niro hybrid, on the LX, S, EX and SX with 16-inch wheels and on the SX Touring with 18-inch wheels. The U.S. Department of Energy site fueleconomy.gov shows the same 53/46/50 for the 2027 Niro. Actual mileage will vary.

2027 Kia Niro MPG by trim

2027 Niro trimWheelsEPA est. MPG (city / highway / combined)
LX16-inch alloy53 / 46 / 50
S16-inch alloy53 / 46 / 50
EX16-inch alloy53 / 46 / 50
SX16-inch alloy53 / 46 / 50
SX Touring18-inch alloy53 / 46 / 50

From the EPA Mileage Ratings rows of the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. The 2027 Niro listing on fueleconomy.gov, read the same day, shows 53 city, 46 highway and 50 combined for the Niro hybrid with a 1.6 L 4-cylinder engine and automated manual 6-speed transmission, on regular gasoline.

See the Niro hybrid at Michigan City Kia, or compare cargo room in our Niro cargo space guide.

Niro hybrid powertrain, fuel and range

Specification2027 Niro (all trims)
Engine1.6-liter 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system (1,580 cc)
Combined drivetrain output139 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission6-speed dual-clutch automatic
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive (FWD)
Fuel requirementRegular unleaded, 87 octane or higher
Fuel tank capacity11.1 gallons
Kia-estimated total driving range555 miles

From the 2027 Niro specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Kia's 555-mile range equals the 11.1-gallon tank times the 50 mpg combined estimate.

Because every 2027 Niro trim carries the same EPA estimates, the choice between trims comes down to equipment rather than fuel economy.

Kia Niro EV efficiency

2026 Niro EV trimEPA-estimated MPGe (combined)EPA-estimated all-electric range
Wind113 MPGe253 miles
Wave113 MPGe253 miles

From the 2026 Niro EV specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. The Niro EV is fully electric and uses no gasoline; MPGe is the EPA's miles-per-gallon-equivalent measure.

Michigan City Kia service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Kia Niro MPG questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2027 Kia Niro?

Kia lists EPA estimates of 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 50 mpg combined for the 2027 Niro hybrid. Actual mileage will vary.

Does the Niro SX Touring get lower MPG?

Not for 2027. Kia lists the same 53/46/50 EPA estimates for the SX Touring on 18-inch wheels as for the LX, S, EX and SX on 16-inch wheels.

How far can a Kia Niro go on a tank of gas?

Kia estimates a total driving range of 555 miles for the 2027 Niro, from its 11.1-gallon fuel tank and 50 mpg combined EPA estimate.

What gas does the Kia Niro use?

Kia lists regular unleaded fuel, 87 octane or higher, for the 2027 Niro.

What is the efficiency of the Kia Niro EV?

Kia lists an EPA-estimated 113 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 253 miles for the 2026 Niro EV Wind and Wave.

Sources

MPG estimates, range and powertrain figures are from kia.com and fueleconomy.gov, read November 4, 2026. EPA estimates are for comparison; actual mileage will vary. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.

  1. 2027 Niro specifications (LX, S, EX, SX, SX Touring): EPA MPG estimates by wheel size, Kia-estimated total driving range, engine, combined output, transmission, layout, fuel requirement, fuel tank capacity, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
  2. 2027 Kia Niro EPA fuel economy (vehicle 50534): 53 city, 46 highway, 50 combined, regular gasoline, U.S. Department of Energy and EPA, read November 4, 2026
  3. 2026 Niro EV specifications (Wind, Wave): EPA-estimated MPGe and all-electric range, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
  4. 2027 Niro model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
  5. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
  6. Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
  7. Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026