2026 Kia Seltos 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.8s
- SX AWD, 190 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 142 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 163 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 190 hp | 195 lb-ft | 3,248 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $31,490 |
| LX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $24,990 |
| S AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $26,990 |
| EX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 3,109 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $28,690 |
| LX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,937 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $23,790 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,937 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,490 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft | 2,937 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 8.4 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,490 |
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 | 6 | 147 hp | LX FWD | $23,790 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 1 | 190 hp | SX AWD | $31,490 | +$7,700 | $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 6 of 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | LX FWD | $23,790 | 8.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 1 | SX AWD | $31,490 | 6.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 147 hp, 29 mpg, $23,790. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | 169 hp | 32 mpg | $25,335 | 7.8 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | 174 hp | 31 mpg | $26,500 | 7.8 s |
Seltos by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Kia Seltos: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Kia Seltos.
| Measure | 2026 Kia Seltos | 2026 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SX AWD | LX AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.8 s | 7.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 187 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,248 lb | 3,566 lb |
| hp per ton | 117 | 105 |
| lb per hp | 17.1 | 19.1 |
| MSRP | $31,490 | $30,590 |
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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