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Kia Seltos

2026 – present South Korea

Launched in 2026, the Kia Seltos is among the latest additions to the Kia range. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 116 to 193 hp. Top speed reaches 306 km/h. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Against its predecessor (2022 – 2025), peak power fell from 198 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 78 kg.

Kia Seltos
Body styleNot specified
Production2026 – present
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 193 hp
0–100 km/h10.4 s
Top speed306 km/h
Fuel economy8.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.5L CRDi FWD 6MT (116 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 116 hp — — 6-manual speed
2.0L CVT AWD (149 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 149 hp 10.4 s 306 CVT
1.6L T-GDI 7AT FWD (180 HP) Gasoline 180 hp — — 7-speed automatic DCT
1.6L T-GDI 8AT FWD (193 HP) Gasoline 193 hp — — 8-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1493 cm3 (91 ci)
Power
85.3 KW @ 4000 RPM116 HP @ 4000 RPM114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM250 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
12.4 gallons (46.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-manual speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R16

Dimensions

Length
172.6 in (4384 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
63.6 in (1615 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.5/61.9 in (1,562/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
103.5 in (2629 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.8 cuFT (447 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway
31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1999 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
109.6 KW @ 6200 RPM149 HP @ 6200 RPM147 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM179 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multi Point Injection (MPI)
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
190 mph (306 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
CVT

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
172.6 in (4384 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
63.6 in (1615 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.5/61.9 in (1,562/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
103.5 in (2629 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume
26.6 cuFT (753 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4212 lbs (1911 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway
31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Power
132.4 KW @ - RPM180 HP @ - RPM178 BHP @ - RPM
Torque
196 lb-ft @ - RPM265 Nm @ - RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic DCT

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Dimensions

Length
174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
63 in (1600 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.9 cuFT (535 L)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Power
142 KW @ - RPM193 HP @ - RPM190 BHP @ - RPM
Torque
196 lb-ft @ - RPM265 Nm @ - RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length
174.4 in (4430 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
63 in (1600 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.9 cuFT (535 L)
Length4,384 – 4,430 mm
Width1,801 – 1,829 mm
Height1,600 – 1,615 mm
Wheelbase2,629 – 2,690 mm
Curb weight1,410 kg
Torque179 – 265 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.