The 2024 Kia Seltos gets 26 to 31 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Seltos FWD at 31 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Seltos ranks 15th (tied with 5 others) of 75 for combined mileage (29 mpg), 13th (tied with 4 others) of 73 for yearly fuel cost ($2,150 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 20th (tied with 1 other) of 75 for tailpipe CO2 (309 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 38 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Seltos's best version, 10 other models get the same and 213 get less. The 2024 Seltos's cheapest version costs $2,000 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 32 cost less, 10 the same and 213 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 2024 Nautilus HEV AWD | 30 | $2,100 | 290 |
| 15 | 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD | 2024 Tonale eAWD | 29 | - | 120 |
| 15 | 2024 Dodge Hornet | 2024 Hornet PHEV AWD | 29 | $2,600 | 120 |
| 15 | 2024 Kia SeltosThis car | 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 309 |
| 15 | 2024 Mazda CX-30 | 2024 CX-30 4WD #1 | 29 | $2,150 | 309 |
| 15 | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek | 2024 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 300 |
| 15 | 2024 Subaru Forester | 2024 Forester AWD | 29 | $2,150 | 310 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Seltos FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 28 mpg city, 34 highway, 31 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Seltos version is $2,000 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Seltos costs $565 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Seltos costs $2,825 less to fuel than the Hornet (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Seltos (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Seltos | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD | 2024 Tonale eAWD | 29 mpg | - | 2 lower | - | - |
| 2024 Dodge Hornet | 2024 Hornet PHEV AWD | 29 mpg | - | 2 lower | - | - |
| 2024 Mazda CX-30 | 2024 CX-30 4WD #1 | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 2 lower | $150 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos FWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel | 28 | 34 | 31 | $2,000 | 288 | cheapest |
| 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,150 | 309 | +$150 |
| 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 1.6 L) | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 25 | 27 | 26 | $2,400 | 343 | +$400 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Seltos; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Seltos FWD puts out 288 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 288 to 343.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Seltos FWD: fuel economy score 6 (5 to 6 across versions), greenhouse gas score 6 (5 to 6 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Seltos gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2022 | 31 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 31 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 31 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2025 | 31 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 29 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 3 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 1.6 L), 4-cyl 1.6 L | 26 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2023 | no match |
1 2023 version has no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 47 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
47 complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
4 of the 47 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2024 Kia Seltos at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Seltos itself is at 29 mpg.
More Kia models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Seltos FWD with 31 mpg combined (28 city, 34 highway).
The 2024 Kia Seltos costs between $2,000 and $2,400 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Seltos FWD at $2,000; the dearest is the 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 1.6 L) at $2,400. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): 29 mpg combined (27 city, 31 highway); 2024 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 1.6 L): 26 mpg combined (25 city, 27 highway).
The 2024 Kia Seltos is 15th of 75 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Dodge Hornet at 29 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Mazda CX-30 at 29 mpg.
The 2023 model had 3 tested versions and the 2024 model has 3. The best figure went from 31 to 31 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Kia Seltos SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Kia Seltos SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
47 complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (18 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Kia Seltos: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Kia Seltos: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Kia Seltos: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.