Kia Niro Hybrid 2017 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩22,355,553
Monthly average ₩372,593|Cost per km ₩298/km| Depreciation | ₩6,144,000 | 27% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩5,949,519 | 27% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 25% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩762,034 | 3% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 18% |
| Total | ₩22,355,553 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
View data table
| Year | Depreciation | Fuel | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩1,024,000 | ₩1,189,904 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩172,536 | ₩800,000 | ₩4,286,440 |
| 2 | ₩1,280,000 | ₩1,189,904 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩158,158 | ₩800,000 | ₩8,814,502 |
| 3 | ₩1,280,000 | ₩1,189,904 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,780 | ₩800,000 | ₩13,328,186 |
| 4 | ₩1,280,000 | ₩1,189,904 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,780 | ₩800,000 | ₩17,841,869 |
| 5 | ₩1,280,000 | ₩1,189,904 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩143,780 | ₩800,000 | ₩22,355,553 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.