2021 Kia Seltos AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD.

The 2021 Kia Seltos AWD has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 27 25 30
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 29 27 31

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Kia Seltos AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD is $2,225.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2021 Kia Seltos AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $375 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,300 save $0
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,150 save $750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 11
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Emit?

The 2021 Kia Seltos AWD will emit an average of about 4,837,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 165 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2021 Kia Seltos AWD model options.

Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Automatic (AM-S7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,965,000
Trees Needed to Offset 236
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle Class Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 Kia Seltos AWD Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 29
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 750
Fuel Cost $2,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Grams of CO2 4,710,000
Trees Needed to Offset 224
Drive All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)
Vehicle Class Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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