MPG AtlasKia Seltos MPG
EPA fuel economy for 20 Kia Seltos trims sold from 2021 to 2027. Best ever: 31 MPG (2025 Seltos FWD). Latest model year 2027: 26 to 30 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Kia Seltos fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Kia Seltos to fuel is the Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The Seltos AWD, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,400, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
| 2027 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | Regular | 30 | $2,080 | cheapest |
| Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | AWD | Regular | 28 | $2,230 | +$150 |
| Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | +$320 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Kia Seltos MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30 | 28 | 33 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S1) | 3 |
| 2026 | 29 | 27 | 31 | Seltos AWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 2 |
| 2025 | 31 | 28 | 34 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 3 |
| 2024 | 31 | 28 | 34 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 3 |
| 2023 | 31 | 29 | 35 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 29 | 35 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 3 |
| 2021 | 31 | 29 | 34 | Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto (AV-S8) | 3 |
Every Kia Seltos trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | Regular | 28 | 33 | 30 | 298 | $2,080 |
| 2027 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | AWD | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 | 319 | $2,230 |
| 2027 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | 340 | $2,400 |
| 2026 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 309 | $2,150 |
| 2026 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 | 27 | 25 | 350 | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | Regular | 28 | 34 | 31 | 288 | $2,010 |
| 2025 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 309 | $2,150 |
| 2025 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 24 | 27 | 25 | 350 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | Regular | 28 | 34 | 31 | 288 | $2,010 |
| 2024 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 309 | $2,150 |
| 2024 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 27 | 26 | 343 | $2,400 |
| 2023 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | 35 | 31 | 283 | $2,010 |
| 2023 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 314 | $2,150 |
| 2023 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
| 2022 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | 35 | 31 | 283 | $2,010 |
| 2022 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 314 | $2,150 |
| 2022 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
| 2021 | Seltos FWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | Regular | 29 | 34 | 31 | 285 | $2,010 |
| 2021 | Seltos AWD | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | 314 | $2,150 |
| 2021 | Seltos AWD | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 331 | $2,310 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2027 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Subaru Uncharted | 129 | 140 | 118 |
| 2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD | 117 | 131 | 104 |
| 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard range | 115 | 131 | 100 |
| 2027 Genesis GV60 RWD | 110 | 119 | 101 |
| 2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD | 104 | 114 | 95 |
| 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger | 92 | 100 | 83 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Kia Seltos?
The most efficient Kia Seltos the EPA has rated is the 2025 Seltos FWD at 31 MPG combined (28 city, 34 highway).
What MPG does the 2027 Kia Seltos get?
2027 Kia Seltos trims range from 26 to 30 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Kia Seltos has the worst fuel economy?
The 2026 Seltos AWD is the lowest rated at 25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Kia Seltos for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Kia Seltos to fuel is the Seltos FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (30 MPG) at $2,080 a year. The Seltos AWD, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) costs $2,400, so the thriftier trim saves $320 a year and $1,600 over five years.
More from Kia: every Kia model. Fuel types on this model: Regular. EPA classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.