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2021-2026 Kia Seltos MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 25–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2026 Kia Seltos at a glance
The 2021-2026 Kia Seltos covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 25–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,280 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 31 MPG, was reached in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
2021-2026 Kia Seltos by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 25–29 MPG | $2,280–$2,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 25–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 26–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,070–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,070–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,090–$2,420 | First year |
What the 2026 Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$190
$2,280 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.80
Per 100 miles
$15.20
Five years
$11,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$30more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Kia Seltos MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 29 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,280, $170 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 27 | 25 | $2,570 |
2025 Kia Seltos MPG
25–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,570/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 27 | 25 | $2,570 |
2024 Kia Seltos MPG
26–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,520/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,070 to $2,110, $40 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,110 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,280 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 27 | 26 | $2,520 |
2023 Kia Seltos MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,070–$2,420/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,070.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,070 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,290 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
2022 Kia Seltos MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,070–$2,420/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,090 to $2,070, $20 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,070 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,290 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
2021 Kia Seltos MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,090–$2,420/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 34 | 31 | $2,090 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,290 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,420 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD: $3,100 in California and $1,980 in Texas, a $1,120 difference.
- California $3,100
- Washington $2,870
- New York $2,280
- Florida $2,150
- Texas $1,980
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2021-2026 (SP2)
- 2027* (SP3)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2026 Kia Seltos get?
EPA rates the 2021-2026 Kia Seltos at 25–31 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2026 Kia Seltos?
The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 31 MPG, in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2026 Kia Seltos?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Kia Seltos per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,280 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,280–$2,570 a year. That is a $290 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Kia Seltos 100 miles?
About $15.20 per 100 miles for the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.20 and $17.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Kia Seltos more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD is rated 27 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2026 Kia Seltos compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD costs about $2,280 a year to fuel, $30 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Kia Seltos different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 29 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,280, $170 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Kia Seltos for that year.