2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia Niro vs Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch · 108 MPGe + 48 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Kia Niro (53 MPG) costs about $877 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (108 MPGe + 48 MPG) about $887.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Niro
- Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Side by side
| Kia Niro | Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $877 | Your annual fuel cost | $887 |
| 53 MPG | Combined efficiency | 108 MPGe + 48 MPG |
| 53 MPG | City | 113 MPGe / 49 MPG |
| 54 MPG | Highway | 102 MPGe / 47 MPG |
| — | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 31 kWh |
| — | Driving range | 510 mi |
| — | All-electric range | 33 mi |
| 105 cu ft | Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| 23 cu ft | Cargo volume | 19 cu ft |
| 167 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 71 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| — | Charge time at 240V | 2.8 hrs |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gas + electricity |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia Niro vs Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid across model years
- Kia Niro
- Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Kia Niro has more cargo space (23 vs. 19 cu ft).
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia Niro ranks 20th and the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 21st for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Kia Niro is a full hybrid, while the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Kia Niro or the 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Kia Niro. The Kia Niro is rated 53 MPG combined and the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 108 MPGe + 48 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Niro vs. the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, about $877 for the Kia Niro and $887 for the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Kia Niro, with 23 cu ft of luggage volume versus 19 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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