Kia Niro first generation

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The Kia Niro first generation (2016–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 54 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: DE

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,360–4,380 mm RDW	4,360 mm TC	4,355 mm
Width	1,810 mm RDW	1,800 mm TC	1,805 mm
Height	1,540–1,560 mm RDW	1,540 mm TC	1,545 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm RDW	2,700 mm TC	2,700 mm
Front track	1,555–1,573 mm ASTRA	1,570 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,569–1,585 mm ASTRA	1,580 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,390–1,712 kg RDW	1,436–1,764 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,490–1,812 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,930–2,230 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	300–1,300 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	300–600 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	5 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	324–475 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	538–623 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,747–2,860 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	43–45 L
Performance
Top speed	162–172 km/h RDW	–	155–172 km/h
Torque	144–395 Nm ASTRA	–	255–395 Nm
Electric motor power	–	45–150 kW NRCan	–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)	–	385 km EPA	–
Charging time at 240 V	–	2.3–9.5 h EPA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 225/45R18, 215/55R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2019–2021: ★★★★☆ · 2022: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	93.6% (93.4–93.8)	92.2%	47,487
4–5 years	92.8% (92.6–93.1)	91.0%	49,315
6–8 years	90.7% (90.3–91.1)	86.4%	17,236

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	26.9%	23.3%
Brakes	6.5%	14.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	5.8%	6.0%
Lights and electrics	3.2%	5.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

421 complaints for model years 2017–2022. 28 crashes · 11 fires · 20 injuries · 1 death

Transmission and drivetrain 119
Electrical system 101
Engine 100
Brakes 40
Fuel system 34

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 54 versions of the Kia Niro first generation

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European Union 25 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range	EU registrations
2021–2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	4.5 L/100 km WLTP1.0–12.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	106–110 g/km	–	53,332
2021–2022	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	15.9–16.0 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	455–457 km	69,009
2021–2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	1.4–1.7 L/100 km WLTP11.5–12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	23–31 g/km	51–59 km	28,104
2021–2022	Electric motor	29 kW (39 PS)	Electric	15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	455–460 km	19,796
2022	Electric motor	50 kW (68 PS)	Electric	16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	460 km	2,919
2021–2022	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	289 km	2,241
2021–2022	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	4.8–4.9 L/100 km WLTP	112–114 g/km	–	6,571
2022	Electric motor	160 kW (218 PS)	Electric	16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	460 km	202
2021–2022	Electric motor	27 kW (37 PS)	Electric	15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	289–293 km	217
2022	1.6 L	206 kW (280 PS)	Hybrid	–	114 g/km	–	11
2021	–	150 kW (204 PS)	Other fuel	3.4 L/100 km WLTP14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP	100 g/km	455 km	558
2019–2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	10.3–12.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	29–53 g/km	49 km	78,069
2018–2020	Electric motor	29 kW (39 PS)	Electric	15.9–17.3 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	455 km	64,167
2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	–	92 g/km	–	25,669
2018–2020	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	15.0–15.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	455 km	16,870
2016–2020	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	–	89–93 g/km	–	89,023
2020	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	12.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	29 g/km	49 km	885
2019–2020	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	15.3 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	297 km	344
2019–2020	Electric motor	27 kW (37 PS)	Electric	14.4–15.3 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	289 km	381
2017–2019	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Hybrid	7.7–10.0 kWh/100 km NEDC	30–91 g/km	–	86,431
2019	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	–	29 g/km	–	194
2018	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	9.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	93 g/km	–	58,826
2016–2018	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Other fuel	–	100–101 g/km	–	8,508
2018	1.6 L	10 kW (14 PS)	Hybrid	10.0 kWh/100 km NEDC	29 g/km	–	94
2017	1.6 L	116 kW (158 PS)	Petrol	–	91 g/km	–	832

United Kingdom 22 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2020–2023e-Niro '2' 39kWh Lithium-ion 134bhp	Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS)	Electric	–	15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	289 km
2020–2023e-Niro '3' 64kWh Lithium-ion 201bhp · e-Niro '4+' 64kWh Lithium-ion 201bhp (3-phase) · e-Niro '2' 64kWh Lithium-ion 134bhp	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	–	15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	455 km
2022–2023'2' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto EV · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto (Heat Pump) EV · '3' 64.8kWh 201bhp 1-speed Auto EV and 11 more trims	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	–	16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	460 km
2022–2023'2' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV	1.6 L	32 kW (44 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.4 L/100 km WLTP	100 g/km	–
2022–2023'3' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV	1.6 L	32 kW (44 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.6 L/100 km WLTP	105 g/km	–
2022–2023'4' 1.6 GDi 1.32kWh 139bhp Auto HEV	1.6 L	32 kW (44 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.7 L/100 km WLTP	106 g/km	–
2020–20232 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid · 2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT with ADAP · 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (16" Alloys) and 4 more trims	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km WLTP	110 g/km	–
2020–20233 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid (18" Alloys) · 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (18" Alloys) with ADAP · '3' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	5.2 L/100 km WLTP	119 g/km	–
2020–20234 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid · '4' 1.6 GDi 130bhp 6-speed auto DCT (hybrid) 18" Alloy	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km WLTP	120 g/km	–
2020–20212 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Plug-in Hybrid · 3 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Plug-in Hybrid	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	1.4 L/100 km WLTP12.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	58 km
2019e-Niro '4' 64kWh Lithium-ion 201bhp 1-speed auto	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	–	15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	455 km
20192 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid · 2 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT with ADAP · 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (16" Alloys) and 2 more trims	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km WLTP	–	–
20193 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid (18" Alloys) · 3 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT (18" Alloys) with ADAP	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	5.2 L/100 km WLTP	–	–
20193 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Plug-in Hybrid	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	1.4 L/100 km WLTP	–	–
20194 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp 6-speed auto DCT Self-Charging Hybrid	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	5.3 L/100 km WLTP	–	–
2018'3' 64kWh Lithium-ion	Electric motor	–	Electric	–	14.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	480 km
2017–2018'1' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT · '2' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	3.8 L/100 km NEDC	88 g/km	–
2017–2018'3' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT · 4' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT · 'First Edition' 1.6 GDi 139bhp DCT and 1 more trim	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	101 g/km	–
2018'2' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels · '3' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 16'' wheels	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	3.7 L/100 km NEDC	86 g/km	–
2018'3' 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139 bhp DCT	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	1.3 L/100 km NEDC9.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	29 g/km	58 km
2018'3' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 18'' wheels · '4' 1.6 GDi 1.56kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT 18'' wheels	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	4.3 L/100 km NEDC	100 g/km	–
2018'3 PHEV' 1.6 GDi 8.9kWh lithium-ion 139bhp DCT	1.6 L	104 kW (141 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	1.3 L/100 km NEDC12.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	29 g/km	58 km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2019–2022	Electric motor	Electric	Automatic	Front-wheel drive	112 MPGe EPA	0 g/km	385 km
2017–2022SIDI · SIDI; Hybrid	1.6 L	Hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	43–50 MPG (4.7–5.5 L/100 km) EPA	110–129 g/km	–
2018–2022SIDI; PHEV	1.6 L	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	46 MPG (5.1 L/100 km) EPA	56 g/km	–
2021–2022SIDI; Hybrid	1.6 L	Hybrid	6-speed automated manual	Front-wheel drive	50 MPG (4.7 L/100 km) EPA	111 g/km	–

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2019–2022Station wagon: Small	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	Automatic	18.6 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	385 km
2019–2022Station wagon: Small	1.6 L	–	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automated manual	5.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	56 g/km	42 km
2017–2022Station wagon: Small	1.6 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automated manual	4.6–5.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	110–129 g/km	–

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.