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Feb 21, 2020
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Looking for a SUV that won’t break the bank or cost you an arm or leg on gas? Look no further! Higher MGP than its competitors and comes standard with All-Wheel Drive. Let’s take a look what’s under the hood with the 2021 Kia Seltos Engine Specs and Gas Mileage:

2021 Kia Seltos Engine Specs and Gas Mileage 

Are you looking for something amazing that can be a commuter vehicle, family car, and is equipped with AWD? The new Kia Seltos is the perfect vehicle to accommodate all those parts of your life! It can save you money at the pump and provide you with the power and space you’re looking for! Let’s get started by taking a look at the 2021 Kia Seltos Engine Specs and Gas Mileage. 


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Engine Specifications

The 2021 Kia Seltos has 2 different engine options. The standard 2.0-liter engine has 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. On the S, you can have the available 1.6-liter engine with Turbocharger. This engine delivers 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The SX trim level comes standard with the 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Now that you know more about the engine options, let’s see how far the Kia Seltos can take you before you have to stop for gas. 

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Gas Mileage

LX AWD – 27/31/29 MPG

S AWD 1.6T – 25/30/27 MPG
S FWD – 29/34/31 MPG EX AWD – 27/31/29 MPG
S AWD – 27/31/29 MPG SX AWD – 25/30/27

*(City/Highway/Combined)

No one likes having to stop and ask for 20 regular. Unfortunately, we can’t eliminate that completely yet (unless of course you have an EV) but what we can do is lessen how often you need to stop for gas. The Kia Seltos has an impressive range and fuel efficiency. The base LX AWD trim has a gas mileage of 31 mpg on the highway. With its 13.2-gallon fuel tank, that gives you an approximate driving range of 409.2 miles. The 1.6-liter engine with the Turbocharger has a gas mileage of 30 mpg on the highway for a maximum driving range of about 396 miles.


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The 2021 Kia Seltos engine specs and gas mileage are pretty straight forward. It comes in top ranking for a compact SUV and kicks AWD alternates to the curb with more miles per gallon and engine power for the price tag!

See what we currently have in our inventory for the 2021 Kia Seltos. We are constantly adding more so if you don’t see the option you want, let us know and we’ll make sure you’re alert when it does enter our inventory!