2018 Kia Niro TouringFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
46
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
43
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
45.0MPG average+4.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 43 MPG · Owner reported avg: 45.0 MPG
Range: 40–53 MPG
Driving mix: City 43% / Highway 57%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 45.0 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 43 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AM6)
Regular Hybrid
City
46
Hwy
40
Comb
43
Fuel cost: $1,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM6) | Regular Hybrid | 46 | 40 | 43 | $1,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,550
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 9/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 207 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 6.9 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$1,566/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,078/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,356/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,443/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,577/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,573/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,950/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,611/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,515/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,552/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,566/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,078/yrHIGHEST | +$512 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,356/yrLOWEST | $-210 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,443/yr | $-123 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,577/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,573/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,950/yr | +$384 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,611/yr | +$45 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,515/yr | $-51 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,552/yr | $-14 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 43 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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