2021 Kia Niro Specifications

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	LX	LXS	Touring	Touring Special Edition	EX Premium
Electrical System
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery	Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
Battery Voltage (V)	240V	240V	240V	240V	240V
Battery Capacity (Ah)	6.5 Ah	6.5 Ah	6.5 Ah	6.5 Ah	6.5 Ah
Battery Energy (kWh)	1.56 kWh	1.56 kWh	1.56 kWh	1.56 kWh	1.56 kWh
Battery Power (kW)	42 kW	42 kW	42 kW	42 kW	42 kW
Battery Weight (lbs.)	85 lbs.	85 lbs.	85 lbs.	85 lbs.	85 lbs.
Drivetrain
Transmission Type	6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)	6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)	6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)	6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)	6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Clutch Type	Dry, multi-plate hydraulically actuated	Dry, multi-plate hydraulically actuated	Dry, multi-plate hydraulically actuated	Dry, multi-plate hydraulically actuated	Dry, multi-plate hydraulically actuated
Dynamic Performance
Max. Speed (mph)	101.9 mph	101.9 mph	101.9 mph	101.9 mph	101.9 mph
Acceleration Performance (sec)
0 - 100	11.5	11.5	12.2	12.2	11.5
80 - 120	8.8	8.8	9.6	9.6	8.8
Brake Performance (ft.)
62.1 - 0 mph	140 ft.	140 ft.	133 ft.	133 ft.	140 ft.
Wheelbase (in.)	106.3 in.	106.3 in.	106.3 in.	106.3 in.	106.3 in.
Length (in.)	171.5 in.	171.5 in.	171.5 in.	171.5 in.	171.5 in.
Width (in.)	71.1 in.	71.1 in.	71.1 in.	71.1 in.	71.1 in.
Height, with roof rails (in.)	60.8 in.	60.8 in.	60.8 in.	60.8 in.	60.8 in.
Track, front/rear (in.) - 16-inch	61.6 in. / 62.2 in.	61.6 in. / 62.2 in.	-	-	61.6 in. / 62.2 in.
Track, (front/rear) (in.) - 18-inch	-	-	61.2 in. / 61.8 in.	61.2 in. / 61.8 in.	-
Overhang, front/rear (in.)	34.3 in. / 30.9 in.	34.3 in. / 30.9 in.	34.3 in. / 30.9 in.	34.3 in. / 30.9 in.	34.3 in. / 30.9 in.
Min. ground clearance (in.)	6.3 in.	6.3 in.	6.3 in.	6.3 in.	6.3 in.
Approach Angle (degree)	15.9	15.9	15.9	15.9	15.9
Departure Angle (degree)	27.6	27.6	27.6	27.6	27.6
Interior Dimensions
Head room
Front (in.)	40.1 in.	40.1 in.	40.1 in.	40.1 in.	40.1 in.
Rear (in.)	39.1 in.	39.1 in.	39.1 in.	39.1 in.	39.1 in.
Leg room
Front (in.)	41.7 in.	41.7 in.	41.7 in.	41.7 in.	41.7 in.
Rear (in.)	37.4 in.	37.4 in.	37.4 in.	37.4 in.	37.4 in.
Shoulder room
Front (in.)	56.0 in.	56.0 in.	56.0 in.	56.0 in.	56.0 in.
Rear (in.)	55.2 in.	55.2 in.	55.2 in.	55.2 in.	55.2 in.
Hip room
Front (in.)	53.7 in.	53.7 in.	53.7 in.	53.7 in.	53.7 in.
Rear (in.)	48.3 in.	48.3 in.	48.3 in.	48.3 in.	48.3 in.
Luggage capacity, rear seats upright, without luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.)	22.4 cu. ft.	-	-	-	-
Luggage capacity, rear seats upright, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.)	19.4 cu. ft.	19.4 cu. ft.	19.4 cu. ft.	19.4 cu. ft.	19.4 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity, rear seats folded, without luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.)	63.2 cu. ft.	-	-	-	-
Luggage capacity, rear seats folded, with luggage under tray (SAE, cu. ft.)	54.5 cu. ft.	54.5 cu. ft.	54.5 cu. ft.	54.5 cu. ft.	54.5 cu. ft.
Luggage capacity, passenger volume (SAE, cu. ft.)	100.9 cu. ft.	100.9 cu. ft.	100.9 cu. ft.	100.9 cu. ft.	100.9 cu. ft.
Chassis/Suspension
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer	Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer	Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer	Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer	Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer
Rear suspension	Independent, multi-link	Independent, multi-link	Independent, multi-link	Independent, multi-link	Independent, multi-link
Shock Absorber Type (front)	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Shock Absorber Type (rear)	Twin Tube	Twin Tube	Twin Tube	Twin Tube	Twin Tube
Steering
Type / Power source	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Steering ratio	13.9:1	13.9:1	13.9:1	13.9:1	13.9:1
Turns, lock-to-lock	2.66	2.66	2.66	2.66	2.66
Minimum turning circle radius (feet and inches)	17 ft. 5 in.	17 ft. 5 in.	17 ft. 5 in.	17 ft. 5 in.	17 ft. 5 in.
Brakes
Type front/rear	Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc	Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc	Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc	Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc	Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc
Size (in.) front/rear	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.
Booster Type	AHB SYSTEM (Active Hydraulic Boost)	AHB SYSTEM (Active Hydraulic Boost)	AHB SYSTEM (Active Hydraulic Boost)	AHB SYSTEM (Active Hydraulic Boost)	AHB SYSTEM (Active Hydraulic Boost)
Regenerative braking	Motor polarity reversal	Motor polarity reversal	Motor polarity reversal	Motor polarity reversal	Motor polarity reversal
Parking brake type	Foot parking brake	Foot parking brake	Electric Parking Brake (EPB)	Electric Parking Brake (EPB)	Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size (in.)	16 in. alloy	16 in. alloy	18 in. alloy	18 in. alloy	16 in. alloy
Tire size	P205/60R16	P205/60R16	P225/45R18	P225/45R18	P205/60R16
Spare Tire	Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)	Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)	Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)	Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)	Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Curb Weight
Minimum Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,100 lbs.	3,122 lbs.	3,227 lbs.	3,227 lbs.	3,122 lbs.
Maximum Curb Weight (lbs.)	3,100 lbs.	3,192 lbs.	3,280 lbs.	3,280 lbs.	3,192 lbs.
GVWR
GVWR (lbs.)	4,070 lbs.	4,180 lbs.	4,246 lbs.	4,246 lbs.	4,180 lbs.
Towing Capacity
Towing Capacity	No Towing Capability	No Towing Capability	No Towing Capability	No Towing Capability	No Towing Capability
Estimated Fuel Economy
Driving Range (miles)	595 miles	583 miles	512 miles	512 miles	583 miles
Energy Consumption (mpg)
City	53	51	46	46	51
Highway	48	46	40	40	46
Combined	50	49	43	43	49