2021 Kia Niro Specifications

Specifications

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2017 -
Price :	MSRP: $24,590-32,790
MPG City :	52
MPG Highway :	49
Combined MPG :	50.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	8.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	102 mph \| 164.118 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1580 cc \| 96.4 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	104 HP (76.544 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	109 Ft-Lbs (148 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	72.0 mm \| 2.835 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	13.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic Dual Clutch (DCT)

Hybrid System

Electric Motor
Type :	Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
:	AC Synchronous
Power Output :	43.00 HP
Torque :	125.00 Ft-Lbs
Voltage :	240.00V
Battery
Type :	Lithium Polymer
Power :	240.00 kw
Voltage :	240.00V
:	Lithium-Ion Polymer

Production Figures

Total Kia Production for 2021 :	701,416
2021 Kia Niro

Dimension(s)

Compact SUV

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	19 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	100.9 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	11.9 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	171.5 in \| 4356 mm.
Width :	71.1 in \| 1806 mm.
Height :	60.8 in \| 1544 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.3 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track :	61.6 in \| 1565 mm.
Rear Track :	62.2 in \| 1580 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.3 in \| 160 mm.
Front Overhang :	34.3 in \| 871 mm.
Rear Overhang :	30.9 in \| 785 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	40.1 in \| 1019 mm.
Rear Headroom :	39.1 in \| 993 mm.
Front Legroom :	41.7 in \| 1059 mm.
Rear Legroom :	37.4 in \| 950 mm.
Front Hip Room :	53.7 in \| 1364 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	48.3 in \| 1227 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	55.2 in \| 1402 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent, MacPherson struts, stabilizer Rear : Independent, multi-link

Steering
Power Steering
Steering Overall Ratio :	13.9:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.66
Turning Circle :	17.4 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes :	Solid disc
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.3 in \| 262 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P205/60R16
Wheels :	16 in. Alloy

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V534000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence	A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2021 Kia Niro? A: The 2021 Kia Niro has a top speed of 102 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Kia Niro? A: The 2021 Kia Niro has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Kia Niro? A: The 2021 Kia Niro has a length of 171.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Kia Niro? A: The 2021 Kia Niro has a width of 71.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Kia Niro have?A: The 2021 Kia Niro has 40.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Kia Niro have?A: The 2021 Kia Niro has legroom of 41.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Kia Niro? A: The 2021 Kia Niro was a Compact SUV.

Q: How much did the 2021 Kia Niro cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Kia Niro had an MSRP of $24,590 - $$32,790 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2021 Kia Niro have? A: The 2021 Kia Niro had P205/60R16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Kia Niro have? A: The 2021 Kia Niro had 16 in. Alloy wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2021? A: Kia produced 701,416 automobiles in 2021.

Q: What engine did the 2021 Kia Niro have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Kia Niro was a Inline 4 (1580 cc | 96.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 104 HP (76.544 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 109 Ft-Lbs (148 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2021 Kia Niro have? A: The 2021 Kia Niro had a 6 speed Automatic Dual Clutch (DCT) gearbox.