2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Niro
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (110 MPGe) costs about $829 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia Niro (53 MPG) about $877.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Niro
Side by side
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| $829 | Your annual fuel cost | $877 |
| 110 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 53 MPG |
| 115 MPGe | City | 53 MPG |
| 104 MPGe | Highway | 54 MPG |
| 30.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 320 mi | Driving range | — |
| — | Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 167 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| 9.6 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (207 kW) | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Niro across model years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Kia Niro
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E ranks 14th and the Kia Niro 20th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Ford Mustang Mach-E is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Kia Niro; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E or the 2026 Kia Niro?
Measured by cost to drive, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated 110 MPGe combined and the Kia Niro 53 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. the Kia Niro per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $829 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and $877 for the Kia Niro.
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