2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Specifications
Compare all 10 trims side by side
| Specification | EX | EX FWD | EX Premium FWD | FE | LX | LX FWD | Plug-In Hybrid EX | Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium | Plug-In Hybrid LX | Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||||||||
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp | 139 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L | 1.6L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas | Gas | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
| Transmission | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD 6-spd |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Performance | ||||||||||
| Fuel Tank | 45.0L | 43.1L | 43.1L | 45.0L | 45.0L | 43.1L | 45.0L | 45.0L | 45.0L | 45.0L |
| Curb Weight | 3106 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3450 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3391 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3106 lbs | 3106 lbs |
| Towing | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs | 2860 lbs |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm | 4356 mm |
| Width | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm | 1806 mm |
| Height | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Body | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon |
| Tires & Wheels | ||||||||||
| Front Tires | 205/60R16 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | P205/60HR16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 225/45R18 |
| Rear Tires | 205/60R16 | P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | P205/60HR16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 225/45R18 |
| Wheel Size | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 18" |
| Brakes & Suspension | ||||||||||
| Front Suspension | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Fluids & Maintenance | ||||||||||
| Oil Type | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L | 3.8L |
| Electric / Hybrid | ||||||||||