2023 Kia Niro FE MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2023 Kia Niro FE gets an EPA-estimated 53/54 MPG (city/highway) and 53 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,150/year fuel cost and 167 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.6 L 4-cyl.
The 2023 Kia Niro FE with the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 53 MPG in the city and 54 MPG on the highway, for a combined 53 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| MPG — city | 53 |
| MPG — highway | 54 |
| MPG — combined | 53 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,150 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 167 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 9/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 53 MPG, the 2023 Kia Niro FE sits in the exceptional range for fuel economy. That is about 94% 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 $1,150 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2023 Kia Niro FE. Over five years that is roughly $5,750 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2023 Kia Niro FE emits approximately 167 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.