2026 Kia Seltos Trims Comparison
Which 2026 Seltos trim does Edmunds recommend?
The Seltos is more enjoyable to drive with its available turbocharged engine, but you can only get it on the pricey SX trim level. As such, we recommend the EX trim level. For not much more than the base S trim, you get quite a few desirable extra features that you'll want to have on your Seltos.
2026 Seltos trim level differences
The 2026 Kia Seltos is available in LX, S, EX and SX trim levels. The first three trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive are standard. All-wheel drive is optional on all trims and brings with it a more sophisticated rear suspension that helps improve the Seltos' handling and stability when turning.
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Compare 2026 Seltos trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Seltos LX | Seltos S | Seltos EX | Seltos SX |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette/cloth | leatherette | leatherette |
Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | |||
Engine power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 190 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 @ 1,700 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 1.6 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Tire size | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 28 / 34 / 31 MPG | 28 / 34 / 31 MPG | 28 / 34 / 31 MPG | 24 / 27 / 25 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 370 / 449 miles | 370 / 449 miles | 370 / 449 miles | 317 / 356 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
Curb weight | 2,970 lb. | 2,970 lb. | 2,970 lb. | 3,363 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 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. |
Height | 63.6 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. |
Length | 172.6 in. | 172.6 in. | 172.6 in. | 172.6 in. |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 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. |
Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
Front Leg Room | 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. |
Rear Head Room | 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. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. | 54.9 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth | Black, leatherette/cloth | Black, leatherette Brown, leatherette | Black, leatherette |
Exterior | Fusion Black Dark Ocean Blue Steel Gray Snow White Pearl | Fusion Black Mars Orange Gravity Gray Steel Gray Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof Neptune Blue Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof Snow White Pearl | Fusion Black Dark Ocean Blue Pluton Blue Gravity Gray Steel Gray Snow White Pearl | Fusion Black Pluton Blue Mars Orange Gravity Gray Steel Gray Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof Snow White Pearl |