2018 Kia Niro FEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM6)

Regular Hybrid

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $1,350/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (AM6)	Regular Hybrid	52	49	50	$1,350

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$5,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10

GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 177 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 6.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Wagon

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 1.6L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type: Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech: Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type: Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$1,347/yr

California

$5.957/gal$1,787/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,166/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,241/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,357/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,353/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$1,677/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,385/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,303/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,334/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,347/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$1,787/yrHIGHEST	+$440
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,166/yrLOWEST	$-181
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,241/yr	$-106
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,357/yr	+$10
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,353/yr	+$6
Washington	$5.591/gal	$1,677/yr	+$330
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,385/yr	+$38
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,303/yr	$-44
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,334/yr	$-13