2025 Kia Seltos 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- LX AWD, 146 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 153 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 171 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 7.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $24,690 |
| S AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 7.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $26,690 |
| EX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 7.1 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $28,390 |
| X-Line AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 195 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,248 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 7.1 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $29,390 |
| SX AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 195 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,248 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 7.1 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,190 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,936 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,190 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 146 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,936 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,190 |
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 | 5 | 146 hp | LX AWD | $24,690 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 2 | 195 hp | X-Line AWD | $29,390 | +$4,700 | $1,536 | +$212 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 5 of 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 5 | LX AWD | $24,690 | 7.1 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | X-Line AWD | $29,390 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX AWD: 146 hp, 29 mpg, $24,690. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | 169 hp | 32 mpg | $24,135 | 7.8 s |
| Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 147 hp | 31 mpg | $24,550 | 8.5 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 174 hp | 31 mpg | $25,495 | 8.1 s |
| Buick Encore GX | Sport Touring FWD | 155 hp | 30 mpg | $27,140 | 8.3 s |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | ACTIV FWD | 155 hp | 31 mpg | $27,700 | 8.4 s |
Seltos by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Kia Seltos: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Kia Sportage.
| Measure | 2025 Kia Seltos | 2025 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LX AWD | LX AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 7.4 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 187 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,109 lb | 3,566 lb |
| hp per ton | 94 | 105 |
| lb per hp | 21.3 | 19.1 |
| MSRP | $24,690 | $29,190 |
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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