Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 26 recorded runs

Kia Niro 0–60 Times

The Kia Niro 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 26 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Kia Niro is the 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Kia Niro is the 2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback, which took 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Kia Niro tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.27 seconds at 86.30 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.2sec 2020 EV EX Premium Hatchback

Average 0–60 8.13sec Across 26 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.27sec @ 86.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.1sec 2017 Touring EcoHybrid

Across 26 verified runs, the Kia Niro ranges from 6.2 to 10.1 seconds 0–60, with a 8.13-second average.

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Kia Niro 0–60 times by model year

26 tests · 6 years

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Model Year 6

2024

Kia Niro · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#12

2024 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring Hatchback

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

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
MPG EPA: 49 C / 47 H / 42 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 26

2023

Kia Niro · 11 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.71 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.98 sec

Recorded Tests 11

#03

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind Hatchback

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 95.5 mph
Engine: Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 126 C / 101 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #3 of 26

#05

2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 94.2 mph
Engine: Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 126 C / 101 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #5 of 26

#06

2023 Kia Niro EV Wind Hatchback

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 126 C / 101 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 26

#08

2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Hatchback

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 126 C / 101 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #8 of 26

#09

2023 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring Hatchback

7.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 90.5 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 26

#10

2023 Kia Niro PHEV EX Hatchback

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 of 26

#11

2023 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring Hatchback

7.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 89.8 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #11 of 26

#15

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback

8.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 79.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 79.9 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 53 C / 45 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 26

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback

#16

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid EX Touring Hatchback

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 53 C / 45 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #16 of 26

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid EX Touring Hatchback

#19

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback

9.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 81.9 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 53 C / 45 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #19 of 26

#20

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid SX Touring Hatchback

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.10s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.10 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 53 C / 45 H / 46.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #20 of 26

2020

Kia Niro · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.37 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.90 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: Elec 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 123 C / 102 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 26

#21

2020 Kia Niro EX Premium EcoHybrid Hatchback

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 81.7 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 51 C / 46 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #21 of 26

#22

2020 Kia Niro EX Premium EcoHybrid Hatchback

9.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.20 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 51 C / 46 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #22 of 26

2019

Kia Niro · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.57 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.13 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#02

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback

6.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 95.7 mph
Engine: Elec 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 123 C / 102 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 26

#04

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: Elec 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 123 C / 102 H / 86 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 26

#07

2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: Elec 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 123 C / 102 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #7 of 26

2018

Kia Niro · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 9.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#18

2018 Kia Niro EX Premium EcoPlug-in Hatchback

9.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 8.9-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 48 C / 44 H / 39 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Plug in hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #18 of 26

2018 Kia Niro EX Premium EcoPlug-in Hatchback

2017

Kia Niro · 7 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.34 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.13 sec

Recorded Tests 7

#13

2017 Kia Niro FE EcoHybrid Hatchback

8.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 52 C / 49 H / 37 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #13 of 26

#14

2017 Kia Niro LX EcoHybrid Hatchback

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 81.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 81.3 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 51 C / 46 H / 49 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #14 of 26

#17

2017 Kia Niro EX EcoHybrid Hatchback

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 51 C / 46 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 26

#23

2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback

9.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.30s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.30 sec
Trap Speed: 80.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 46 C / 40 H / 35 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #23 of 26

#24

2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback

9.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.20s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.20 sec
Trap Speed: 79.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 46 C / 40 H / 43.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #24 of 26

#25

2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback

9.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.40s ¼ mi @ 80.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.40 sec
Trap Speed: 80.3 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 46 C / 40 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #25 of 26

#26

2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback

10.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.70s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.70 sec
Trap Speed: 80.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L I-4 + Elec 32-kW 1.56-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 46 C / 40 H / 47.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #26 of 26

How we verify Kia Niro performance data

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 faster

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Kia Niro performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Kia Niro on record is the 2020 Kia Niro EV EX Premium Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 94.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Kia Niro is the 2017 Kia Niro Touring EcoHybrid Hatchback, which takes 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 26 verified runs, a Kia Niro reaches 60 mph in 8.13 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.27 seconds at roughly 86.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

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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