2022 Kia Seltos 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.3s
- Nightfall AWD, 175 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 134 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 145 of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightfall AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,317 lb | 106 | 19.0 | 7.3 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $26,790 |
| SX AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,317 lb | 106 | 19.0 | 7.3 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $28,090 |
| LX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,087 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $22,590 |
| S AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,087 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $24,290 |
| EX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,087 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $25,890 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,948 lb | 99 | 20.2 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $22,790 |
| SX Turbo AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,087 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $28,090 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 146 hp | LX AWD | $22,590 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 2 | 175 hp | Nightfall AWD | $26,790 | +$4,200 | $1,422 | +$98 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 4 of 6 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 4 | LX AWD | $22,590 | 8.0 s |
| 7-speed DCT | 2 | Nightfall AWD | $26,790 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX AWD: 146 hp, 29 mpg, $22,590. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L FWD | 169 hp | 32 mpg | $22,445 | 7.9 s |
| Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 152 hp | 30 mpg | $23,145 | 7.9 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 158 hp | 31 mpg | $23,495 | 7.5 s |
| Hyundai Kona | N Line FWD | 195 hp | 32 mpg | $25,850 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | ACTIV FWD | 155 hp | 31 mpg | $25,900 | 8.1 s |
Seltos by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Kia Sportage: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Kia Sportage.
| Measure | 2022 Kia Seltos | 2022 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Nightfall AWD | SX Turbo AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 237 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,997 lb |
| hp per ton | 106 | 119 |
| lb per hp | 19.0 | 16.9 |
| MSRP | $26,790 | $35,250 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree