- Newest year: 2027
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2027 Kia Seltos MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 26–30 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, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2027 Kia Seltos at a glance
The 2027 Kia Seltos has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 26–30 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 30 MPG, which costs about $2,200 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,200 to $2,490, a $290 difference. The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2027 (class median $2,170 a year).
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
What the 2027 Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$183
$2,200 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.67
Per 100 miles
$14.67
Five years
$11,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$30more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Kia Seltos MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,370 |
| Seltos 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,490 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,000 in California and $1,920 in Texas, a $1,080 difference.
- California $3,000
- Washington $2,780
- New York $2,200
- Florida $2,080
- Texas $1,920
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2021-2026 (SP2)
- 2027* (SP3)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2027 Kia Seltos compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2021-2026 Kia Seltos) is rated 25–31 MPG combined and costs $2,070–$2,570 a year to fuel; the 2027 model is rated 26–30 MPG and costs $2,200–$2,490 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Kia Seltos get?
EPA rates the 2027 Kia Seltos at 26–30 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG combined (28 city / 33 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 FWD costs about $2,200 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,200–$2,490 a year. That is a $290 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia Seltos 100 miles?
About $14.67 per 100 miles for the Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.67 and $16.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia Seltos more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2027 Kia Seltos compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Seltos 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,200 a year to fuel, $30 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Kia Seltos different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,280 to $2,200, $80 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Kia Seltos for that year.