Kia Niro Horsepower & Torque (2017-2026)

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.

2026 Kia Niro Horsepower And Torque

The 2026 Kia Niro horsepower ranges from 139 hp to 201 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2026 Kia Niro torque ranges from 188 lb-ft to 195 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

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.