2027 Kia Seltos: every answer
10 trims: $24,990 to $32,790.
Key numbers: LX FWD, the cheapest trim
- MSRP
- $24,990
- Combined mpg
- 30 mpg
- Horsepower
- 147 hp
- Length
- 174.4 in
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo, seats up
- 27.8 cu ft
28 answers
Fuel and range
- How many mpg does it get?30 mpg combined, LX FWD.
- What does a road trip cost?$66 for 500 miles, LX FWD.
- What does it cost per mile?60 cents a mile all in, LX FWD. Fuel 14 cents.
- Does the IRS mileage rate cover it?Yes. IRS 76 cents vs 60 cents all in, LX FWD.
- Is my mpg normal?Normal: 26 to 35 mpg. EPA 30 combined, LX FWD.
- What mpg at my city and highway mix?30.3 mpg at 50% city, LX FWD.
- Does it need premium gas?Regular, listed for the LX FWD.
- Drive or fly?Drive $232, fly $750, 500 mi each way, 2 people.
- How far does it go on a tank?396 miles per tank, LX FWD.
Price and payments
- What is the monthly payment?$503 a month, LX FWD, 60 months.
- What is the out-the-door price?$28,089 out the door in Michigan.
- 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $2,405. $2,000 rebate, 60 months.
- How fast does it lose value?Keeps 79% after 3 years (2023 model).
- What changed since last year?-172 lb curb weight vs 2025. 2026: no redesign found. Cheapest trim.
Hybrid, EV and AWD
- Is AWD worth it?AWD: +$1,700, -2 mpg. LX pair, 6 years.
- What does it cost to own a year?$7,181 a year, all in. LX FWD, 12,000 miles, 5 years.
Size and fit
- How big is it?174.4 in long. 3,131 lb.
- Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
- Will it clear the snow?6.3 in of clearance, LX FWD.
- Can it make a U-turn?35.2 ft turning circle, LX FWD.
Tires
Trims and equipment
- What are the trim levels, in order?10 trims, from $24,990. Top: $32,790. MSRP, before options.
- What transmission does it have?CVT (no fixed gears), 7 of 8 trims.
- How long is the warranty?5 years or 60,000 miles, basic cover. Powertrain 10 years or 100,000 miles.
Safety and recalls
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