2023 Kia Seltos Trims Comparison
2023 Seltos trim level differences
The 2023 Kia Seltos is available in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, Nightfall Edition and SX. You'll generally get progressively more features on each one, plus a more powerful engine for the Nightfall Edition and SX. Standard feature highlights include:
Which 2023 Seltos trim does Edmunds recommend?
We think the Seltos EX trim has an optimal balance of features and price. Standard equipment includes all-wheel drive, faux leather upholstery, heated seats, and a larger touchscreen with navigation. You could opt for the S trim instead and add the touchscreen and navigation for still less than the EX. But the EX's additional features make it a stronger value. And if you need all-wheel drive, the price gap shrinks even more.
Compare 2023 Seltos trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Apache Junction, AZ
| Vehicle | Seltos LX | Seltos S | Seltos EX | Seltos Nightfall | Seltos SX |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette/cloth | leatherette | leatherette/cloth | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | Not Available | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |
| Engine power | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 31 / 29 MPG | 29 / 35 / 31 MPG | 27 / 31 / 29 MPG | 25 / 30 / 27 MPG | 25 / 30 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 356 / 409 miles | 383 / 462 miles | 356 / 409 miles | 330 / 396 miles | 330 / 396 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb. | 2,948 lb. | 3,087 lb. | 3,317 lb. | 3,317 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 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. | 64.2 in. |
| Length | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 38.5 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $34,358 | $33,384 | $35,792 | $37,160 | $37,999 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.5 | $0.51 |
| Depreciation | $7,122 | $6,988 | $7,872 | $7,577 | $8,290 |
| Financing | $3,750 | $3,795 | $4,147 | $4,111 | $4,185 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,716 | $2,750 | $3,003 | $2,979 | $3,031 |
| Fuel | $9,085 | $8,506 | $9,085 | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| Insurance | $4,752 | $4,752 | $4,752 | $5,060 | $5,060 |
| Maintenance | $5,393 | $5,294 | $5,393 | $5,785 | $5,785 |
| Repairs | $1,540 | $1,299 | $1,540 | $1,878 | $1,878 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Black, leatherette/cloth | Black, leatherette Gray, leatherette | Black, leatherette/cloth | Plum, leatherette Black, leatherette Gray, leatherette |
| Exterior | Neptune Blue Snow White Pearl Cherry Black Steel Gray | Clear White/Black Cherry Roof Gravity Gray Neptune Blue Snow White Pearl Cherry Black Steel Gray Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof Mars Orange Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof | Gravity Gray Neptune Blue Snow White Pearl Cherry Black Dark Ocean Blue Steel Gray | Clear White/Black Cherry Roof Gravity Gray Neptune Blue Snow White Pearl Cherry Black Steel Gray Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof Mars Orange Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof | Dark Ocean Blue/Black Cherry Roof Starbright Yellow Dark Ocean Blue Clear White/Black Cherry Roof Gravity Gray Neptune Blue Snow White Pearl Cherry Black Steel Gray Starbright Yellow/Black Cherry Roof Mars Orange Dark Ocean Blue/Clear White Roof |