How much does the 2021 Kia Seltos cost?

The 2021 Kia Seltos has a starting MSRP of $21,990, ranging up to $27,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $21,990; S from $21,990; EX from $25,390; SX from $27,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Seltos?

The 2021 Kia Seltos achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Seltos have?

The 2021 Kia Seltos offers up to 62.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2021 Kia Seltos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Kia Seltos come in?

The 2021 Kia Seltos is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive, front wheel drive.

2021 Kia Seltos

4 trims · 6 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$21,990 – $27,990

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Seltos? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$21,990

Typical monthly

$435/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Kia Seltos trims

LX
MSRP
$21,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/31
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
S
3 configurations
MSRP
$21,990 – $25,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/34
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$25,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/31
Horsepower
146 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—
SX
MSRP
$27,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/30
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Kia Seltos trim specifications
Spec	LX	S3 configurations	EX	SX
MSRP	$21,990	$21,990 – $25,590	$25,390	$27,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/31	29/34	27/31	25/30
Horsepower	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	62.8	62.8	62.8	62.8
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
Sgas
EXgas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SI4
EXI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2 L
S2 L
EX2 L
SX1.6 L
Horsepower: LX146 hp
S146 hp
EX146 hp
SX175 hp
Torque: LX132 lb-ft
S132 lb-ft
EX132 lb-ft
SX195 lb-ft
Transmission: LXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
EXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SX7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: LXall wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
EXall wheel drive
SXall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSUV
SSUV
EXSUV
SXSUV
Doors: LX5
S5
EX5
SX5
Seating: LX5
S5
EX5
SX5
Length: LX172 in
S172 in
EX172 in
SX172 in
Width: LX70.9 in
S70.9 in
EX70.9 in
SX70.9 in
Height: LX63.6 in
S64.2 in
EX64.2 in
SX64.2 in
Wheelbase: LX103.5 in
S103.5 in
EX103.5 in
SX103.5 in
Ground clearance: LX7.3 in
S7.3 in
EX7.3 in
SX7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX26.6 cu ft
S26.6 cu ft
EX26.6 cu ft
SX26.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX62.8 cu ft
S62.8 cu ft
EX62.8 cu ft
SX62.8 cu ft
Curb weight: LX3,087 lbs
S2,948 lbs
EX3,087 lbs
SX3,317 lbs
Fuel tank: LX13.2 gal
S13.2 gal
EX13.2 gal
SX13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX29
S31
EX29
SX27
City MPG: LX27
S29
EX27
SX25
Highway MPG: LX31
S34
EX31
SX30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S	EX	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	146 hp	146 hp	146 hp	175 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	172 in	172 in	172 in	172 in
Width	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in
Height	63.6 in	64.2 in	64.2 in	64.2 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft	26.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft	62.8 cu ft
Curb weight	3,087 lbs	2,948 lbs	3,087 lbs	3,317 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	31	29	27
City MPG	27	29	27	25
Highway MPG	31	34	31	30