Petrol · 2019–2027
Kia Seltos
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Seltos. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.9 L/100km: 41 mpg UK, 34 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 41 mpg
- US mpg
- 34 mpg
- On a full tank
- 725 km
- 50 L tank
What a Seltos costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.29 per 100 km | $2,231 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.66 per 100 km | $1,849 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.37 per 100 miles | £1,356 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.77 per 100 miles | $1,724 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
SP2, 2019–2027
Specs for the 2022 Kia Seltos S (2.0L petrol, FWD, Australia MY22); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,370 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,615 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,630 mm
- Ground clearance
- 177 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,355 kg
- Boot
- 468 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,428 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,100 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Gearbox
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 157 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 205/60 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
Kia Seltos questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Seltos?
The 2026 Kia Seltos uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures: 41 mpg in UK gallons and 34 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Seltos cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,231 in New Zealand, $1,849 in Australia, £1,356 in United Kingdom, $1,724 in United States.
How far does a Kia Seltos go on a full tank?
About 725 km (450 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Kia Seltos tow?
1,100 kg braked, for the 2022 Kia Seltos S (2.0L petrol, FWD, Australia MY22).
How big is the Kia Seltos's boot?
468 L, for the 2022 Kia Seltos S (2.0L petrol, FWD, Australia MY22).
Cars like the Seltos
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your Seltos cost?
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