2026 Kia Seltos AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,200. Same fuel cost.
$1,200more over 6 years
- 29 vs 29 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $23,790 $24,990 | $1,200 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $1,200 | +172 lb |
| S FWD S AWD | $25,490 $26,990 | $1,500 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $1,500 | +172 lb |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $26,490 $28,690 | $2,200 | 29 mpg 29 mpg | $1,324 $1,324 | $2,200 | +172 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree