Kia Niro EX performance summary
The 2026 Kia Niro EX makes 139 hp and 265 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 10.5s, about 9.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 17.68s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 12% of the cars in our database, with more power than 16% of them and a higher top speed than 16%. That works out to roughly 216 per horsepower at list price.
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Kia Niro EX vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro EX | 139 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
| Kia Niro Plug-IN Hybrid | 139 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
| Kia Niro Touring | 139 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
| Kia Niro SX Touring | 139 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
| Kia Niro SX Hybrid | 139 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
| Mazda Luce | 135 | 10.5s | 180 km/h | 17.68s |
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Kia Niro EX FAQ
What is the Kia Niro EX 0-60 mph time?
The Kia Niro EX does 0-60 mph in about 9.9s, based on its 10.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Kia Niro EX?
The listed top speed is 112 mph, or 180 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia Niro EX have?
The Kia Niro EX is listed at 139 hp with 265 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia Niro EX quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia Niro EX quarter-mile at 17.68s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia Niro EX?
Similar performance rivals include Kia Niro Plug-IN Hybrid, Kia Niro Touring, Kia Niro SX Touring.