2025 Kia Seltos mpg
Combined mpg, LX AWD
29mpg
- 27 city, 31 highway.
- Top 12% of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 7 trims: 25 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 | FWD | 28 | 34 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 28 | 34 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| LX AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 31 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| S 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 |
| X-Line AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 27 | 25 | 13.2 | 330 | $1,536 |
| SX AWD | 1.6L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 27 | 25 | 13.2 | 330 | $1,536 |
Fuel cost
LX AWD, 29 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,324
- Per month
- $110
- Per mile
- 11.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg. $1,239 a year.
- Top trim: SX AWD. $1,536 a year. $212 more than the LX AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $96
- Per year
- $1,148
- Miles a month
- 867
LX AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 29 mpg good? Yes. Beats 77% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Seltos | LX AWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2025 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | Play S FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona | SE FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2025 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | 32 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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