Kia Niro 2018 running costs in Sweden

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2018 Kia Niro: 1.3–3.8 L/100km, 29–88 g/km CO₂. At Sweden prices (SEK 16.40/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about SEK 9,348 — SEK 0.62 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2018 Kia Niro

Fuel typesPetrol · Hybrid · Plug In Hybrid
Official consumption1.3–3.8 L/100km
CO₂ (official)29–88 g/km
Configurations in source data3
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP)

What it costs to run in Sweden

Petrol (3.8 L/100km)SEK 9,348/year
besiktningSEK 500/year
Typical annual road taxSEK 1,200/year
Estimated annual running costSEK 11,048/year ≈ SEK 921/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Sweden prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin 31 Aug 2026 €1.471/L @ ECB 11.15 ≈ 16.4 kr/L (temporary fuel-tax cut to EU min ends 30 Sep 2026)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

A 2018 Kia Niro at different annual distances

Running costs scale almost linearly with distance: this car's certified 3.8 L/100km fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 kilometres.

Driven a yearFuel or electricityAll-in running cost
10,000 kmSEK 6,232SEK 7,932
15,000 kmSEK 9,348SEK 11,048
20,000 kmSEK 12,464SEK 14,164

Over five years at 15,000 km a year, fuel or electricity plus the besiktning and road tax come to roughly SEK 55,240; over ten years, about SEK 110,480. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.

Is the 2018 Kia Niro cheap to run? How it ranks in Sweden

Among the 7344 petrol cars with official figures in our Sweden dataset, the 2018 Kia Niro is the 8th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.

It uses 3.8 L/100km against a market median of 7.9 L/100km and a market average of 8.6 L/100km. The middle half of petrol cars sit between 6.3 and 10.2 L/100km. This car is therefore about 51.9% below the typical petrol car — worth roughly SEK 4,851 a year less at 15,000 km a year.

What a 2018 Kia Niro costs to run in other countries

The same car with the same certified consumption, priced at each market's own average fuel and electricity prices — so the differences below are local prices, not a different car.

MarketFuel or electricity per yearConverted to euro
SwedenSEK 9,348€838
Spain€988€988
Ireland€1,049€1,049
Belgium€1,074€1,074
France€1,182€1,182
Finland€1,256€1,256
Germany€1,275€1,275
Netherlands€1,340€1,340
United Kingdom£1,204€1,401

Only markets that certify this exact model-year are listed, and fuel is compared like for like: road tax, insurance, the roadworthiness test and servicing are excluded because they differ by country. Euro conversions use ECB reference rates.

How it compares with other petrol cars in Sweden

The average petrol car in our Sweden dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2018 Kia Niro uses 3.8 L/100km — about 51.9% less than that average, or roughly SEK 10,086 saved a year at 15,000 km.

2018 Kia Niro — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Petrol3.8 L/100km88 g/km——1 versions · NEDC · median 74 mpg (UK)
Hybrid3.7 L/100km86 g/km——1 versions · NEDC · median 76 mpg (UK)
Plug In Hybrid1.3 L/100km29 g/km——1 versions · NEDC · median 217 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.

2018 Kia Niro running costs — frequently asked questions

How much does a 2018 Kia Niro cost to run in Sweden?

About SEK 11,048 a year (SEK 921 a month) at the market average price of SEK 16.40 per litre of petrol. That is SEK 9,348 of fuel or electricity plus SEK 500 for the besiktning and SEK 1,200 of road tax. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.

How much does a 2018 Kia Niro cost per kilometre to run?

SEK 0.62 per kilometre (SEK 1.00 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 3.8 L/100km and Sweden average petrol prices.

What is the fuel consumption of a 2018 Kia Niro?

The official certified figure for this model-year is 1.3–3.8 L/100km, with CO₂ of 29–88 g/km. Source: UK VCA merged archive, NEDC test cycle. Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure, and NEDC figures are optimistic compared with WLTP.

What are the CO₂ emissions of a 2018 Kia Niro?

29–88 g/km CO₂ on the NEDC test cycle, according to UK VCA merged archive. CO₂ is what determines the exact road tax band for the specific variant — the SEK 1,200 figure used on this page is the Sweden national average, so check the band for the exact car you are buying.

Is the 2018 Kia Niro cheap to run compared with other petrol cars in Sweden?

Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 8 of 7344 petrol cars in our Sweden dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 3.8 L/100km against a market median of 7.9 L/100km — about 51.9% less than the typical car, or roughly SEK 4,851 a year saved at km the market default.

Where is a 2018 Kia Niro cheapest to run?

Of the markets that share this car's certified data, Sweden works out cheapest at about SEK 9,348 a year and United Kingdom the most expensive at about £1,204 — the difference is local fuel and electricity prices, not the car. Figures are converted at ECB reference rates and exclude tax, insurance and servicing, which differ by country.

How the 2018 Kia Niro running costs are calculated

Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:

  • Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in UK VCA merged archive, measured on the NEDC test cycle, taken across the 3 configurations held for this model-year.
  • Annual cost is consumption × distance × the market's current average price for petrol, at 15,000 km a year.
  • The roadworthiness test and road tax use the Sweden national figures shown above. Road tax is banded by CO₂ in most markets, so the exact rate depends on the variant you buy — the figure here is the market average, not a quote for one registration.
  • Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.

To price a specific car with your own distance and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for Sweden.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.