2020 Kia Niro Touring MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2020 Kia Niro Touring gets an EPA-estimated 46/40 MPG (city/highway) and 43 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,450/year fuel cost and 207 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.6 L 4-cyl.
The 2020 Kia Niro Touring with the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 46 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway, for a combined 43 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| MPG — city | 46 |
| MPG — highway | 40 |
| MPG — combined | 43 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,450 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 207 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 9/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 43 MPG, the 2020 Kia Niro Touring sits in the very good range for fuel economy. That is about 57% better than the typical Small Station Wagons of its era (27 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $1,450 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2020 Kia Niro Touring. Over five years that is roughly $7,250 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2020 Kia Niro Touring emits approximately 207 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 9 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.