2023 Kia Seltos FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,200 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 283 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,173/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,882/yrHIGHEST | +$709 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,881/yrLOWEST | $-292 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,001/yr | $-172 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,188/yr | +$15 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,182/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,705/yr | +$532 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,235/yr | +$62 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,102/yr | $-71 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,152/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 15.1% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History2
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems42 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 42 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Seltos FWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Kia Seltos FWD problems by category: Engine: 17 complaints, Electrical System: 14 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 7 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 6 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.