Kia Niro FE: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Kia Niro FE across 10 model years, from the 2017 Kia Niro FE through the 2026 Kia Niro FE. The most recent 2026 Kia Niro FE returns 53 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Niro FE page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Kia Niro FE. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Kia Niro FE | 53 MPG | 53 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2025 | 2025 Kia Niro FE | 53 MPG | 53 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2024 | 2024 Kia Niro FE | 53 MPG | 53 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Niro FE | 53 MPG | 53 MPG | 54 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 53 MPG | 48 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2021 | 2021 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 53 MPG | 48 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2020 | 2020 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Niro FE | 50 MPG | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | $1,200 |
How the Kia Niro FE compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Kia Niro FE against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.