Kia Seltos Specs

Kia Seltos Engine Specs

When you take the wheel of the Kia Seltos, you don’t just drive—you soar. That’s thanks to the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that generates 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Yes, that kind of power comes standard, even with the base-level trim of the Seltos. This engine comes paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission.

If you need even more energy for your drives through town, then you can go for the available 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that gets the following specs:

• 175 horsepower
• 195 lb-ft of torque

You’ll also get a 7-Speed Quick-Shift Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) with this turbocharged powertrain. All powertrains offer Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) either as a standard or available feature, which can come in handy when traversing the snowy roadways during your morning commute in the wintertime.

MPG of the Kia Seltos

Even with such powerful engines, the Kia Seltos keeps things efficient. With available front-wheel drive (FWD) it even reaches an EPA-estimated 29 city/35 highway MPG.¹ This is an impressive level of efficiency for the class.

With standard AWD and the standard 2.0L engine, you’ll get the following MPG specs, according to EPA estimates:

• 27 city MPG¹
• 31 highway MPG¹
• 29 combined MPG¹

So, how about with the turbocharged engine? Thanks to the DCT transmission, which provides the ease of an automatic and the efficient shift style of a manual, this powertrain achieves an EPA-estimated 25 city/30 highway MPG.¹

Standard Idle Stop and Go (ISG) also helps to reduce unnecessary fuel use during city driving. When you’re at an extended wait at a stop sign or traffic light, the engine of your Seltos will power off. When you take your foot off the brake, it immediately springs back into action.

Interior Dimensions and Cargo Specs

Now that we’ve seen the specs under the hood of the Kia Seltos, let’s look at the dimensions. Inside the cabin, your Seltos offers two rows of seats and enough room for five passengers in total—including the driver. So, that’s you and four of your closest friends and family members. You’ll all enjoy the following amount of interior space:

• Headroom (front/rear):  40 inches/38.4 inches
• Legroom (front/rear): 41.4 inches/38 inches
• Maximum cargo volume: 62.8 cubic feet

As you can see, with the rear seat folded down, you’ll be able to load 62.8 cubic feet of luggage, furniture, bikes, and more into the cargo space. If you have all five seats filled with passengers, keep the second row upright and pack your suitcases in the 26.6 cubic feet of trunk space before heading to the airport with the family.