Kia Seltos MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Kia Seltos MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2021 to 2027.
Seltos MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 20 configurations of the Seltos. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Seltos MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Seltos configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Seltos Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Seltos version, at 29 MPG combined, ties for 23rd with 2 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 23 | Kia Seltos | 29 MPG |
What Does a Seltos Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Seltos, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Seltos MPG Questions
Which Seltos year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2024 and 2025 Seltos FWD holds the top EPA rating at 31 MPG combined (28 city, 34 highway). Among 2026 models, the Seltos AWD is rated at 29 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Seltos fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Seltos, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 28 MPG.
Why doesn't my Seltos match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 20 ratings for the Seltos from 2021 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov