Kia Niro Horsepower & Torque (2017-2025)

The Kia Niro is a subcompact crossover SUV introduced in 2016, notable for its focus on electrification with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants.

Performance has evolved significantly, starting with a 139-horsepower 1.6L hybrid engine in 2017 and reaching up to 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque in its 2022 fully electric model.

By 2025, the plug-in hybrid version delivers 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque from a 1.6L engine paired with a 6-speed auto-shift manual transmission.

The Niro's drivetrain options include front-wheel drive across all configurations.

Scroll down to see the horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Second Generation: 2021-2025

2025 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2025 Kia Niro offers a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L Hybrid engine to 201 hp with an Electric powertrain.

Torque output varies from 188 lb-ft with the Electric engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L Hybrid engine.

All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain, with the Hybrid employing a 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmission and the Electric version featuring a 1-speed Automatic transmission.

2024 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Kia Niro offers a horsepower range from 139 hp with the 1.6L Hybrid engine to 201 hp with the Electric powertrain.

Torque output varies from 188 lb-ft in the Electric configuration to 195 lb-ft in the Hybrid variant, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout.

The vehicle features a 1.6L engine for the Hybrid and an electric motor for the Electric variant, paired with a 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmission for the Hybrid and a 1-speed Automatic for the Electric model.

2023 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Kia Niro features a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L engine to 201 hp with the electric powertrain.

Torque output varies from 188 lb-ft with the electric powertrain to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine.

All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain.

2022 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2022 Kia Niro features a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 201 hp in the electric variant.

Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 291 lb-ft in the electric model, both utilizing front-wheel drive and automatic transmissions.

2021 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2021 Kia Niro features a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L inline-4 engine to 201 hp with the electric vehicle configuration.

Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 291 lb-ft in the electric variant.

Both configurations utilize a 2WD drivetrain, with the gasoline engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the electric variant employing a single-speed automatic transmission.

First Generation: 2016-2020

2020 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The Kia Niro features a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L engine in a front-wheel-drive configuration to 201 hp in the electric variant, also front-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 291 lb-ft in the electric version, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission for the gasoline engine and a single-speed automatic for the electric variant.

2019 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2019 Kia Niro features a horsepower range from 139 hp with a 1.6L engine in a 2WD configuration to 201 hp with an electric powertrain in a front-wheel-drive setup.

Torque output varies from 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 291 lb-ft with the electric variant, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration.

The vehicle is equipped with a 1.6L engine and is available in both 2WD and FWD drivetrains.

2018 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2018 Kia Niro is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.

It features a 2WD drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

2017 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2017 Kia Niro is equipped with a 1.6L inline-4 engine producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a 2WD drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.