2021 Kia Niro Trims Comparison
2021 Niro trim level differences
The 2021 Kia Niro is a hatchback/small SUV available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition and EX Premium. Every Niro comes with a four-cylinder hybrid electric powertrain that's good for 139 horsepower. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Feature highlights for the Niro include:
Which 2021 Niro trim does Edmunds recommend?
Of the five available trim levels, we like the Touring trim the best. It combines some nice features, such as adaptive cruise control and a power-adjustable driver's seat, without adding too much to the price tag. Just be aware that fuel economy is lower with this trim level (43 mpg combined).
Compare 2021 Niro trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
| Vehicle | Niro LX | Niro LXS | Niro Touring | Niro Touring SE | Niro EX Premium |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leather/cloth | leather | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 139 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Engine torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/60R16 | 225/45R18 | 225/45R18 | 205/60R16 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 53 / 48 / 50 MPG | 51 / 46 / 49 MPG | 46 / 40 / 43 MPG | 46 / 40 / 43 MPG | 51 / 46 / 49 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 631 / 571 miles | 607 / 547 miles | 547 / 476 miles | 547 / 476 miles | 607 / 547 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. | 35.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,100 lb. | 3,122 lb. | 3,227 lb. | 3,280 lb. | 3,192 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. | 6.3 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. | 71.1 in. |
| Height | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Length | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. | 171.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. | 19.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $33,419 | $33,280 | $35,363 | $34,838 | $32,129 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.43 |
| Depreciation | $9,853 | $9,551 | $10,246 | $9,657 | $8,500 |
| Financing | $3,203 | $3,259 | $3,461 | $3,509 | $3,384 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,407 | $1,426 | $1,493 | $1,509 | $1,467 |
| Fuel | $4,428 | $4,516 | $5,150 | $5,150 | $4,516 |
| Insurance | $6,711 | $6,711 | $6,711 | $6,711 | $6,445 |
| Maintenance | $5,744 | $5,744 | $6,229 | $6,229 | $5,744 |
| Repairs | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, cloth Gray, cloth | Charcoal, cloth Gray, cloth | Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather/cloth Charcoal, leather/cloth | Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leather Charcoal, leather | Charcoal, leatherette Light Gray w/Electric Blue, leatherette |
| Exterior | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Silky Silver Runway Red | Horizon Blue Solar Orange | Aurora Black Pearl Deep Cerulean Snow White Pearl Horizon Blue Silky Silver Runway Red |