2027 Kia Seltos Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2027 Kia Seltos Specs at a Glance
The 2027 Kia Seltos gets 30 mpg combined on the 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,318 lbs, measures 172 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 26 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 30 mpg (28 city / 33 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S1) · other 2027 trims rate 26–30 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S1) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,318 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: SELTOS AWD TURBO 4DR SUV
- Length
- 172 in · 70.9 in wide · 63.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 103.5 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2027 Kia Seltos trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 30 | 28 |
| Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 33 | 30 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 |
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View details →Kia Seltos — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 30 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 33 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 27 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 34 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 27 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 34 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 27 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 34 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Seltos — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is EPA-rated at up to 31 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2025 model year.
What engine does the 2027 Kia Seltos have?
The Kia Seltos uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Kia Seltos are covered here?
This page documents 20 verified Kia Seltos configurations across model years 2021–2027.
Which model year of the Kia Seltos is the most fuel efficient?
The 2025 Kia Seltos holds the highest combined rating at 31 MPG; the 2026 sits lowest at 29 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 7%) across the 7 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Seltos have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Kia Seltos — 1.6L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2027 Kia Seltos front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Kia Seltos appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on All-Wheel Drive.