2024 Kia Niro

Which 2024 Kia Niro Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Kia Niro that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid

• Base Price: $26,940
• MPG Combined: 53
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 1.6-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
• Horsepower: 139 
• Torque: 195 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 8.9 sec
• Weight: 3,071 lbs
• Length: 174.0 in
• Towing Capacity: N/A

The Niro is one of the slower vehicles you'll find in this price range, barely breaking 80 mph at the quarter mile, but you can't argue with 53 mpg. That figure needs an asterisk, though — if you step up to the EX Touring or SX Touring trim, which come with 18-inch wheels instead of the standard 16s, you'll drop down to 49 mpg combined (53 city/45 highway).

2. 2024 Kia Niro PHEV

• Base Price: $34,390
• MPG Combined: 48
• EV Range: 34 mi
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 1.6-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
• Horsepower: 180 
• Torque: 195 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 7.3 sec
• Weight: 3,336 lbs
• Length: 174.0 in
• Towing Capacity: N/A

The Niro PHEV makes a good case for itself given its modest starting price. You get more than 30 miles of electric range, more than 500 miles of total range, and pretty decent acceleration that's a huge improvement over the regular, non-plug-in Niro hybrid.