2021 Kia Seltos SUV

2021 Seltos

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Competition

$21,990 MSRP From
29 mpg AVG, Comb.
175 hp Max. Power
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Kia Seltos is a five-seat compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2021 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,850, which over the course of five years will save you $1,250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 4-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width:
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.9 in
Length: 172 in
Height: 63.6 in
Wheelbase: 103.5 in

2021 Seltos has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.5 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 2948 - 3317 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.4 inHip Room: 53.5 inHead Room: 38.5 - 40 inShoulder Room: 55.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38 inHip Room: 52.8 inHead Room: 38.4 inShoulder Room: 54.7 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

26.6 ft³

2021 Seltos seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Seltos falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is the largest among its peers with 26.6 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2021 Seltos S	2021 Seltos LX	2021 Seltos EX	2021 Seltos SX
Configuration	2.0 L, Auto, FWD 2.0 L, Auto, All Wheel 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel	2.0 L, Auto, All Wheel	2.0 L, Auto, All Wheel	1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
Starging MSRP	$21,990	$23,590	$25,590	$21,990	$25,390	$27,990
Engine	2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122	1.6 L/97	2.0 L/122	2.0 L/122	1.6 L/97
HP	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	All Wheel	All Wheel	All Wheel	All Wheel
City	29 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG
Highway	34 MPG	31 MPG	30 MPG	31 MPG	31 MPG	30 MPG
Combined	31 MPG	29 MPG	27 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,850

2021 Seltos SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $45 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Seltos has a class-leading fuel economy of 31 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 122
Recalls: 1

2021 Seltos SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and twenty-two complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively high number.