# Kia Seltos specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 26-30 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2021-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Kia Seltos is a small SUV rated at 26-30 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Kia Seltos version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seltos FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 28/33 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 298 g/mi | | Seltos AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | CVT | 26/30 | 28 mpg | $2,400 | 319 g/mi | | Seltos AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 24/30 | 26 mpg | $2,600 | 340 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Kia Seltos specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-30 | | 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic, CVT | AWD | 25-29 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-31 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-31 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Seltos changed over the years? - **2027:** FWD became available; combined mpg went from 25-29 to 26-30. - **2026:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 25-31 to 25-29. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 26-31 to 25-31. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 27-31 to 26-31. ## What does it cost to run a Seltos? The EPA puts the 2027 Kia Seltos's fuel cost at **$2,250-$2,600 a year**, against about $2,263 for other current small SUVs: roughly 7% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $12,125 in fuel. ## Seltos vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | | [Lexus RX](/vehicles/lexus-rx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-36 mpg | $2,300-$3,400 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Kia Seltos get? The 2027 Kia Seltos is EPA-rated at 26-30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Kia Seltos have? The 2027 Kia Seltos comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo. It uses cvt, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Kia Seltos? No. In the EPA data from 2021-2027 the Kia Seltos has no hybrid version. ### Which Kia Seltos year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2025 Kia Seltos has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia Seltos for a year? About $2,250-$2,600 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Kia Seltos? The most efficient 2027 version, the Seltos FWD, is rated 28 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (30 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Kia Seltos emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 298-340 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Kia Seltos come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Kia Seltos is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Kia Seltos cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,250-$2,600 compares with about $2,263 for other current small SUV models. 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