2026 Kia Seltos

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2026 Kia Seltos is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 8-speed automatic, 8-speed CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic, 8-speed CVT

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT
Gears	8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
Highway	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data at the last check. Last checked November 10, 2026.

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2026 Kia Seltos have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Kia Seltos?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2026 Kia Seltos front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2026 Kia Seltos?

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data when we last checked on November 10, 2026. Recall status can change, so confirm with NHTSA or the manufacturer.