Kia Niro 0–60 Times
The Kia Niro 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 27 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Kia Niro is the 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Kia Niro is the 2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback, which took 10.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 27 verified production tests of the Kia Niro, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.07 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.23 seconds at 86.59 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.20sec 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 8.07sec Across 27 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.23sec @ 86.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.10sec 2017 Touring EcoHybrid
Across 27 verified production runs, the Kia Niro ranges from 6.20 to 10.10 seconds 0–60, with a 8.07-second average.
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Kia Niro Performance Overview
Kia’s Niro has been a compact electrified crossover line spanning 2017 to 2024, with 26 independently verified tests across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric versions. In DE first-generation form (2017–2022), output ranged from 139 to 201 hp, and the performance spread was unusually wide for one nameplate. Early hybrid models set the baseline, including the 2017 FE EcoHybrid Hatchback at 8.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the slower end of the range came from the 2017 Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback at 10.1 seconds. The major shift arrived with the electric variant: the 2019 EV EX Premium Hatchback cut that to 6.2 seconds and also recorded the line’s quickest quarter-mile, 14.8 seconds at 95.7 mph, a pace matched again by the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback’s 6.2-second 0-60 run.
The SG2 second generation, launched for 2023, retained the same three-way powertrain mix and 139–201 hp span while tightening the overall performance window. Current tests show the 2023 EV Wind Hatchback leading at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph, with hybrids such as the 2023 Hybrid EX Touring at 8.3 seconds and plug-in hybrids like the 2023 PHEV SX Touring at 7.7 seconds. Today, the Niro sits as a data-defined multi-powertrain range averaging 8.13 seconds to 60 mph across the full test set.
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Kia Niro 0–60 Times by Generation: DE to SG2
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG2 | 2023–present | 7.69s | 6.50s — 2023 EV Wind Hatchback | 12 | The SG2 generation (2023–present) averaged 7.69 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2023 EV Wind Hatchback at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 201 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh, Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW configurations. |
| DE | 2017–2022 | 8.50s | 6.20s — 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback | 14 | The DE generation (2017–2022) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 201 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 8.9-kWh, Elec 64-kWh configurations. |
SG2 2023–present
Avg 0–60 7.69s
Fastest 6.50s
Tests 12
2023 EV Wind Hatchback
The SG2 generation (2023–present) averaged 7.69 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2023 EV Wind Hatchback at 6.50 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 201 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh, Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW configurations.
DE 2017–2022
Avg 0–60 8.50s
Fastest 6.20s
Tests 14
2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback
The DE generation (2017–2022) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback at 6.20 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 201 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh, 1.6L I-4 + Elec 8.9-kWh, Elec 64-kWh configurations.
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Kia Niro 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
27 production tests · 6 years ▾
2024 Kia Niro
1 production run Avg 0–60 7.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Production Tests 1
#13
2024 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring Hatchback
7.50sec 0–60
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,476 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 49 C / 47 H / 41 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 27 production runs
How we verify Kia Niro performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Niro trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Niro 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Kia Niro performance FAQs
11 questions The 2024 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring runs 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That current-year test also recorded a 15.8-second quarter-mile at 89 mph. It uses a 180-hp, 195-lb-ft plug-in-hybrid powertrain with front-wheel drive and a curb weight of 3,547 pounds.
The quickest Kia Niro on record is the 2020 Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback, which reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. That makes it the fastest Niro tested overall across 26 runs. Among all Niro variants, electric models lead the range for straight-line acceleration.
The fastest stock Kia Niro is also the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback at 6.2 seconds to 60 mph. All 26 Niro tests are production vehicles, so the overall quickest run and the quickest stock run are the same. No modified examples are included in the record.
Across 26 verified Kia Niro tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.27 seconds at 86.3 mph. That overall spread reflects the full lineup, from quicker EV models down to slower hybrid trims such as the 2017 Touring EcoHybrid.
The DE-generation Kia Niro, sold from 2017 to 2022, averages 8.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 14 tests. Its quickest version is the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback at 6.2 seconds. DE models span 139-201 horsepower and include electric, hybrid, and plug-in-hybrid powertrains.
The fastest first-generation DE Kia Niro is the 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. That is not only the quickest DE model, but also the quickest Niro overall. Across the DE generation, the average 0-60 time is 8.5 seconds over 14 tests.
The SG2 Kia Niro, introduced for 2023, averages 7.69 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. Its quickest example is the 2023 EV Wind Hatchback at 6.5 seconds. SG2 models cover 139-201 horsepower and include hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, and electric versions.
The fastest SG2 Kia Niro is the 2023 EV Wind Hatchback, which hits 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. That makes it slightly slower than the all-time quickest Niro, the 2020 EV EX Premium at 6.2 seconds. Across all 12 SG2 tests, the generation averages 7.69 seconds to 60 mph.
The EV EX Premium Hatchback is quicker. Across four tests, the EV EX Premium averages 6.48 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 6.2 seconds. The PHEV SX Touring Hatchback averages 7.33 seconds across three tests, with a best 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds.
The EV Wind is the quicker of the two on record. It has a best 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds and a 6.6-second average across two tests. The EV Wave posts a best of 6.7 seconds and a 6.9-second average across two tests, so both are close but the Wind leads.
The fastest Kia Niro quarter-mile on record is 14.8 seconds at 95.7 mph, set by the 2019 EV EX Premium Hatchback. Across all 26 tests, the average Niro quarter-mile is 16.27 seconds at 86.3 mph. For the 2024 model year, the PHEV SX Touring ran 15.8 seconds at 89 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Niro can do, not a single marketing claim.
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