What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Kia Niro?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Niro) uses 4.8 L/100 km combined (4.5 city, 5.2 highway). On electricity alone it covers up to 55 km.
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2026 Kia Niro – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 4.8 L/100 km
- City 4.5 · Hwy 5.2
- Electric range
- 55 km
- plug-in hybrid
The 2026 Kia Niro is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 2 configurations are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Kia Niro: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Kia Niro available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Kia Niro?
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Kia Niro in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Is the Kia Niro fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 7.6/10. It ranks #76 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Kia Niro?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota RAV4 GR SPORT. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
4.8 L/100 km
For plug-in hybrids: gasoline mode, once the battery is used.
Electric-only range (PHEV)
55 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy4.5 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy5.2 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy4.8 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score7.6/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | Niro | Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AM6) |
| Drivetrain | — | — |
| City (NRCan) | 4.5 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 5.2 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 4.8 L/100 km | 4.8 L/100 km |
| Electric range | — | 55 km |
| CO2 | 112 g/km | 42 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
Range and charging
Range: NRCan| Trim | Range | Usable battery | Max DC fast charge | DC 10–80% | Level 2 charger | Charge port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid | 55 km | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Plug-in Hybrid, $1,485/yr · $7,425 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Kia warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
- Hybrid / EV battery
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-19No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Kia Niro so far.
Earlier model years · 2025: 1 · 2024: 3
AirbagThe wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged when the seat is moved. If this happens, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not work and/or the airbag system may not turn off the passenger-front airbag when an infant or child seat is in the front passenger seat. This problem could also cause the passenger side seat airbag to inflate unexpectedly.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a manual front passenger seat. This recall also affects Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk
Airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners that don't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Additionally, an airbag that deploys without a crash could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiring under the front passenger seat. The dealer will also reroute and install covers to protect the wiring.
Filed under Niro · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
AirbagThe wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged when the seat is moved. If this happens, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not work and/or the airbag system may not turn off the passenger-front airbag when an infant or child seat is in the front passenger seat. This problem could also cause the passenger side seat airbag to inflate unexpectedly.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a manual front passenger seat. This recall also affects Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk
Airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners that don't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Additionally, an airbag that deploys without a crash could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiring under the front passenger seat. The dealer will also reroute and install covers to protect the wiring.
Filed under Niro · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Niro · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
PowertrainOn certain electric vehicles, an axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain electric vehicles, an axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: For the Niro EV model, the left-front axle shaft is affected. For the EV6 model, the inner-rear axle shaft is affected.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the axle shaft.
Filed under Niro · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
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Against the competition
Niro vs rivals
The Kia Niro leads in 2 of 5 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Starting MSRPCorolla Cross$28,580
- Combined fuel useNiro4.8 L/100 kmNiro: #1 of 5
- Electric rangeRAV489 kmNiro: #4 of 4
- Max powerRAV4324 hp
- Vehonix efficiency scoreNiro7.6/10Niro: #1 of 5
Toyota · 2026
RAV4
From $37,500
- Combined
- 5.5 L+0.7 vs the Niro
- Power
- 324 hp
- Vx score
- 7.6/10
Where it beats the Niro
- 34 km more range
- AWD available
Where the Niro wins
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less
Ford · 2026
Escape
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 5.9 L+1.1 vs the Niro
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 7.5/10
Where it beats the Niro
- AWD available
Where the Niro wins
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 3)
Toyota · 2026
Corolla Cross
From $28,580
- Combined
- 5.6 L+0.8 vs the Niro
- Power
- 196 hp
- Vx score
- 7.5/10
Where it beats the Niro
- AWD available
Where the Niro wins
- Uses 0.8 L/100 km less
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Toyota · 2026
RAV4 GR SPORT
From $57,500
- Combined
- 6.4 L+1.6 vs the Niro
- Power
- 324 hp
- Vx score
- 7.4/10−0.2 vs the Niro
Where it beats the Niro
- 24 km more range
- AWD available
Where the Niro wins
- Uses 1.6 L/100 km less
| Spec | KiaNiroThis car | ToyotaRAV4 | FordEscape | ToyotaCorolla Cross | ToyotaRAV4 GR SPORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | — | $37,500 | — | $28,580 | $57,500 |
| Combined fuel use | 4.8 L/100 km | 5.5 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 4.5 / 4.9 | 5.1 / 6 | 5.6 / 6.3 | 5.2 / 6.1 | 5.7 / 7.2 |
| Electric range | 55 km | 89 km | 60 km | — | 79 km |
| Max power | — | 324 hp | — | 196 hp | 324 hp |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Drivetrain | No | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available |
| Drivetrains | — | AWD | AWD | AWD, FWD | AWD |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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