Kia Niro 0-60 Times
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The Kia Niro zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 25 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.
Fastest, Slowest, and Average Kia Niro 0-60 Times
The fastest tested Kia Niro is 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds at 94 , according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Kia Niro is 2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.7 seconds at 80 , according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Kia Niro tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 8.15 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.29 seconds at 86.19 mph.
Average Kia Niro 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year
Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2023
7.71 sec
15.98 sec
2020
8.30 sec
16.37 sec
2019
6.57 sec
15.13 sec
2018
9.00 sec
17.00 sec
2017
9.34 sec
17.13 sec
All Kia Niro Performance Tests
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0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia EV Wave Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @
94.2
mph
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Engine:
Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
126/101/--
MPGe
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Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia EV Wave Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @
92
mph
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Engine:
Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
126/101/--
MPGe
Source:
Motor Week
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia EV Wind Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @
94
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Engine:
Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
126/101/--
MPGe
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Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia EV Wind Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @
95.5
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Engine:
Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
126/101/--
MPGe
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Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia Hybrid EX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @
82
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
53/45/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @
79.9
mph
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
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FWD
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6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
53/45/--
mpg
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Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @
81.9
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
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6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
53/45/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.1 sec @
82
mph
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
53/45/46.7
mpg
Source:
Motor Week
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia PHEV EX Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @
89
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
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FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
--/--/--
mpg
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Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia PHEV SX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @
90.5
mph
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
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FWD
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6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
--/--/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2023 by Kia PHEV SX Touring Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @
89.8
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
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FWD
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6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
--/--/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2020 by Kia EV EX Premium Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @
94
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Engine:
Elec 64-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
123/102/--
MPGe
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2020 by Kia EX Premium EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @
81
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
51/46/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2020 by Kia EX Premium EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @
81.7
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
51/46/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2019 by Kia EV EX Premium Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @
93
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Engine:
Elec 64-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
123/102/86
MPGe
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2019 by Kia EV EX Premium Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @
95.7
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Engine:
Elec 64-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
123/102/--
MPGe
Source:
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Niro 2019 by Kia EV EX Premium Hatchback
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @
91
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Engine:
Elec 64-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
1A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
123/102/--
MPGe
Source:
Motor Week
Vehicle
Niro 2018 by Kia EX Premium EcoPlug-in Hatchback
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @
81
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 8.9-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
48/44/39
MPGe
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia EX EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @
83
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
51/46/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia FE EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @
83
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
52/49/37
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia LX EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @
81.3
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
51/46/49
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @
80
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
46/40/35
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @
79
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
46/40/43.2
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.4 sec @
80.3
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
46/40/--
mpg
Source:
Vehicle
Niro 2017 by Kia Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback
0-60 Time
10.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.7 sec @
80
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Engine:
1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drive Type:
FWD
Transmission:
6A
MPG EPA C/H/Observed:
46/40/47.2
mpg
Source:
Motor Week
There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Kia Niro 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Kia Niro for all model years available in our database.
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