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2020 Kia Niro

US · Wagon · Small Station Wagons

The 2020 Kia Niro is listed in the US market as a wagon. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Single-speed
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid
Economy
43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) to 50 mpg (4.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Combined Economy
239 mi range (384.633216 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Single-speed
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV)
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Single-speed
Gears1 to 6
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) to 50 mpg (4.7 L/100 km)
City46 mpg (5.1 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km)
Highway40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km) to 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)
Electric range239 mi (385 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 23V534000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.…

    Reported July 31, 2023. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Kia Niro have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Niro?

Combined fuel economy is 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) to 50 mpg (4.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

What is the electric range of the 2020 Kia Niro?

239 mi (385 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.

Is the 2020 Kia Niro front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Kia Niro?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.