2024 Kia Niro — Full Specifications
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The 2024 Kia Niro is an SUV powered by a 1.6L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine. It returns around 59 mpg (UK) / 49 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Kia Niro workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2023 Kia Niro: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 59 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 5★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cyl |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Passenger Volume (EPA) | 105 cu ft (2,973 L) |
| Luggage Volume (EPA) | 23 cu ft (651 L) |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 59 combined / 64 urban / 54 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 49 combined / 53 city / 45 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 112 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 8 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $1,350 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2024 Kia Niro, all with the 1.6L 4-cyl engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl (Hybrid) | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 59 | 49 (53/45) | 112 | $1,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 105 cubic feet (about 2,973 litres) and luggage volume at 23 cubic feet (about 651 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.
Owner Essentials for the 2024 Kia Niro
Running Costs: 2024 Kia Niro
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2024 Kia Niro at 59 mpg combined, expect roughly 616 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $1,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2024 Kia Niro Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that include the 2024 Kia Niro (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (1), Power train (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Seats — campaign 25V024000, reported 17 January 2025. Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Power train — campaign 24V057000, reported 31 January 2024. Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Niro. The most-reported areas are Unspecified (6), Electrical system (6), Forward collision avoidance (3). Complaints include 6 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries. That is well below the median of 64 complaints across the 10 Kia Niro model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2024 Kia Niro
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Seats (1 recall campaign) — Check seat adjusters, head restraints and seat-mounted sensors work, and confirm seat recalls were completed.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1 recall campaign) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.
- Electrical system (6 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
- Driver-assist sensors (3 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Kia Niro compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 59 mpg figure is 32 mpg better than that average. Its 112 g/km CO₂ figure is 141 g/km lower than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Kia models in our database average about 34 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2024 Kia Niro's 59 mpg is 25 mpg above that make average. Its 112 g/km CO₂ figure is 95 g/km lower than the 207 g/km Kia average.
Of the 10 Kia Niro model years we cover, the 2024 is the most economical on its best configuration (59 mpg UK combined). See every Kia Niro year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2024 Kia Niro have?
It's fitted with a 1.6L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (am-s6) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Niro?
The most efficient configuration returns around 59 mpg (UK) combined, or 49 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2024 Kia Niro cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $1,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2024 Kia Niro have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2024 Kia Niro have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that include the 2024 Kia Niro (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (1), Power train (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Kia Niro?
Among the 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Unspecified (6 complaints), Electrical system (6 complaints), Forward collision avoidance (3 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
How much interior and luggage space does the 2024 Kia Niro have?
EPA measures interior passenger volume at 105 cubic feet (about 2,973 litres) and luggage volume at 23 cubic feet (about 651 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.
Is the Kia Niro's fuel economy good for an SUV?
Yes — it returns around 59 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.