2021 Kia Seltos mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
31mpg
- 29 city, 34 highway.
- Top 4% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 5 trims: 27 to 31 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 34 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| LX AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| EX AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| S AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| SX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 31 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,239
- Per month
- $103
- Per mile
- 10.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: SX AWD. $1,422 a year. $184 more than the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.41 |
| 300 miles | 8.8 | $28.24 |
| 500 miles | 14.7 | $47.06 |
| 1,000 miles | 29.4 | $94.12 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $89
- Per year
- $1,074
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 31 mpg good? Yes. Beats 86% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Seltos | S FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks | S FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 | FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR | LE FWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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