Every published figure for this vehicle, in one place. It runs 174.4 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase, carries 64.2 cubic feet of cargo behind the front row, and is offered with a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter or a 190-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo. Every figure below comes from Kia's published specifications for the 2027 model year and from the EPA. For how the trims are equipped, see the trim comparison; for the buying picture, the Seltos overview.

Engine Specifications

2.0-Liter Multi-Port Injection Atkinson Four

Fitted to the LX, S, EX and X-Line S. Displacement is 1,999 cc with an 81.0 x 97.0 mm bore and stroke and a 12.5:1 compression ratio. Output is 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm. It uses an aluminum block, aluminum head and aluminum oil pan, 16 valves with roller swing arms, a continuously variable oil pump and an ACC-II emission control system.

1.6-Liter Turbocharged GDI Four

Exclusive to the X-Line SX. Displacement is 1,598 cc with a 75.6 x 89.0 mm bore and stroke and a 10:1 compression ratio. Output is 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm. It uses a steel oil pan in place of the 2.0-liter's aluminum one, a belt-driven water pump and a SULEV30 emission control system.

Engine specification	2.0L MPI Atkinson	1.6L T-GDI
Displacement	1,999 cc	1,598 cc
Bore x stroke	81.0 x 97.0 mm	75.6 x 89.0 mm
Compression ratio	12.5	10
Horsepower	147 hp at 6,200 rpm	190 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque	132 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm	195 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm
Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission	8-speed automatic
Final drive ratio	6.483	3.648
Engine oil capacity with filter	4.0 liters	4.8 liters
Fuel	Unleaded gasoline	Unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons

A 1.6-liter hybrid joins the range late in the fourth quarter, pairing a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and offering electronic all-wheel drive. Kia releases its output and efficiency figures closer to that date.

Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	LX	S	EX	X-Line S	X-Line SX
Length	174.4 in	174.4 in	174.4 in	174.4 in	174.4 in
Width	72.0 in	72.0 in	72.0 in	72.0 in	72.0 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in	105.9 in	105.9 in	105.9 in	105.9 in
Height without roof rails	63.0 in	63.4 in	64.6 in	with rails only	with rails only
Height with roof rails	not std	not std	64.8 in	64.8 in	65.0 in
Ground clearance	7.5 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	8.1 in
Approach angle	17.7 degrees	18.7 degrees	18.7 degrees	18.7 degrees	18.9 degrees
Departure angle	27.2 degrees	26.9 degrees	26.9 degrees	26.9 degrees	27.2 degrees
Front and rear overhang	34.1 / 34.5 in	34.1 / 34.5 in	34.1 / 34.5 in	34.1 / 34.5 in	34.1 / 34.5 in

Reading this table: a dash in Kia's own data is shown here as "not std", meaning the item is not standard equipment on that trim. "With rails only" means Kia publishes a with-rails height for that trim because roof rails are standard on it.

Those first three rows are identical across all five trims, which makes the Seltos easier to shop than most lineups: length, width and wheelbase do not change with trim, so a garage that fits an LX fits an X-Line SX. What does change is height and clearance. The LX sits lowest at 63.0 inches and the X-Line SX highest at 65.0 inches with its standard rails, a two-inch spread that matters for anyone parking in a height-restricted deck or a garage with a low header.

Ground clearance runs the other way and it is worth reading with the approach angle beside it. The LX's 7.5 inches and 17.7-degree approach are the shallowest combination in the range; the X-Line SX's 8.1 inches and 18.9 degrees are the deepest. On a steep driveway apron or the lip at the end of a gravel lane, that 1.2-degree difference is the margin between clearing and scraping.

Curb Weight and GVWR by Configuration

Configuration	Minimum curb weight	Maximum curb weight	GVWR
LX, S, EX front-wheel drive	3,109 pounds	3,406 pounds	4,332 pounds
LX, S, EX, X-Line S all-wheel drive	3,318 pounds	3,583 pounds	4,542 pounds
X-Line SX all-wheel drive	3,549 pounds	3,715 pounds	4,674 pounds

Interior Dimensions

Interior dimension	Front	Rear
Head room, without sunroof	40.5 in	38.9 in
Head room, with sunroof	38.5 in	37.7 in, or 38.4 in on X-Line SX
Leg room	41.4 in	39.0 in
Shoulder room	56.5 in	55.4 in
Hip room	55.1 in	54.0 in
Passenger space	54.8 cu ft	48.6 cu ft

Rear legroom of 39.0 inches is a figure Kia describes as best in class. All five trims carry the same interior dimensions; the only variable is the sunroof, which costs two inches of front headroom and between half an inch and 1.2 inches at the rear depending on trim.

Cargo Volume

Cargo measurement	Volume
Behind the first row, cargo floor low	64.2 cu ft
Behind the second row, cargo floor low	27.8 cu ft
Roof load, EX and X-Line trims	220 pounds

Both cargo figures are measured with the dual-level cargo floor in its low position. The luggage board is height-adjustable and multi-folding, with attachment points, so the same space can be set up for maximum volume or for a flat load floor with covered storage underneath.

Wheels, Tires, Brakes and Chassis

Component	LX	S, EX, X-Line S	X-Line SX
Wheel	6.5J x 16 in alloy	7.0J x 18 in alloy	7.5J x 19 in alloy
Tire	P205/65R16	P215/55R18	P235/45R19
Temporary spare	T145/90D16	T145/90D16	T135/90D17
Front suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson strut	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Torsion beam FWD, multi-link AWD	Torsion beam FWD, multi-link AWD; X-Line S is multi-link	Multi-link
Brakes	Ventilated front, solid rear disc	Ventilated front, solid rear disc	Ventilated front, solid rear disc

Steering is rack and pinion with electric assist, geared at 13.6:1 and 2.55 turns lock to lock, with a minimum turning circle radius of 5.36 yards. The brake booster is a single 10.5-inch unit with a 9.0:1 ratio. Every trim runs an AGM 60Ah battery.

Two of these numbers matter more here than they would elsewhere. The rear suspension split is the first: a front-drive Seltos uses a torsion beam and every all-wheel-drive car gets the multi-link, and on the broken secondary pavement between Hamburg and Selinsgrove that shows up as ride quality long before it shows up as traction. The second is tire size. The LX's 205/65R16 carries noticeably more sidewall than the X-Line SX's 235/45R19, which is worth weighing if the daily route runs the rural stretches north of I-78 rather than the smooth four-lane sections of US-222 through the Lehigh Valley.

Fluids and Service Capacities

Capacity	2.0L	1.6L turbo
Engine oil with filter	4.0 liters	4.8 liters
Transmission lubricant	6.7 liters	6.5 liters
Fuel tank	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons
Battery	AGM 60Ah	AGM 60Ah
Alternator	13.5V 150A	13.5V 130A
Starter	12V 1.2 kW	12V 0.9 kW

The 0.8-litre difference in oil capacity between the two engines is the figure to quote when booking a service, because the turbo takes meaningfully more oil than the 2.0-liter and a service written against one engine's capacity is wrong for the other.

Fuel Economy and Range

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined	Total range
2.0L front-wheel drive	28 mpg	33 mpg	30 mpg	396 miles
2.0L all-wheel drive	26 mpg	30 mpg	28 mpg	370 miles
1.6L turbo all-wheel drive	24 mpg	30 mpg	26 mpg	343 miles

Figures are EPA estimates for the 2027 Seltos (fueleconomy.gov). All three configurations run regular unleaded from a 13.2-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

Key Features by Trim

Feature	LX	S	EX	X-Line S	X-Line SX
Dual 12.3-inch displays	S	S	S	S	S
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning	S	S	S	S	S
Smart Cruise Control with stop and go	S	S	S	S	S
Panoramic sunroof	not std	not std	O	O	O
Heated steering wheel	not std	not std	O	O	not std
Smart power liftgate	not std	not std	not std	O	not std
Dual-zone automatic climate control	not std	not std	not std	O	not std
Ventilated front seats	not std	not std	not std	not std	O
Surround View Monitor	not std	not std	not std	not std	O
Blind-spot View Monitor	not std	not std	not std	not std	O
Roof rails	not std	not std	O	S	S

Legend: S = standard, O = available. "not std" means the item is not standard equipment on that trim. Availability follows the package structure set out on the trim comparison page, which carries the full per-trim breakdown and the package contents.

Safety and Compliance

Standard on every 2027 Seltos: Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, High-Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed-Limit Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Smart Cruise Control with stop and go, and Hands-On Detection.

Available through the X-Line SX Prestige Package: Highway Driving Assist, Navigation Smart Cruise Control, front, side and rear Parking Distance Warning, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse, the Surround View Monitor and the Blind-spot View Monitor. Safe Exit Assist warns occupants of an approaching vehicle as they open a door.

Advanced driver-assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect every object around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
Powertrain Limited Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles
Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty	5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance	5 years / 60,000 miles

The powertrain coverage applies to the original purchaser and to the purchaser of a Certified Pre-Owned Kia, and it begins when the 5-year/60,000-mile basic coverage expires, covering the vehicle up to 10 years or 100,000 miles from the date of first service, whichever comes first. It applies to essential components of the engine, transmission, axles and differentials. For intervals and ownership costs, see the Seltos service page.

What These 2027 Seltos Numbers Mean in Practice

The number	What it means when you use the car
72.0 in wide, 174.4 in long	Comfortably inside a standard single-car garage bay and shorter than a 16-foot bay, with room to open a door on both sides.
5.36-yard turning radius	A single-move U-turn on most two-lane borough streets off Route 61, and easy work of a parking deck in Reading or Allentown.
7.5 to 8.1 in ground clearance	Clears an unplowed driveway apron and a gravel forestry road. It is a road SUV with useful clearance.
39.0 in rear legroom	An adult sits behind an adult without negotiating the front seat forward.
27.8 cu ft behind the rear seat	A weekend for four with the seats up, or a full Susquehanna University move-in run with them folded.
13.2-gallon tank, 396-mile range	Hamburg to Pittsburgh and most of the way back on one tank in the front-drive car.
220-pound roof load	A cargo box and two bikes, or a rooftop tent within its rating, on the EX and X-Line trims.

2027 Seltos Specifications FAQs

Which Kia should I buy if I need to tow?

The Sportage and the Sorento are the two to drive. Both carry published tow ratings and Outten Kia stocks both alongside the Seltos in Hamburg, so a buyer can compare all three in one visit.

Does the 2027 Seltos take premium fuel?

No. Both engines are rated for regular unleaded, including the 1.6-liter turbo, and both draw from the same 13.2-gallon tank.

What is the difference in oil capacity between the two Seltos engines?

The 2.0-liter takes 4.0 liters with the filter and the 1.6-liter turbo takes 4.8 liters, a difference of 0.8 liters. Transmission lubricant runs 6.7 liters for the IVT and 6.5 for the eight-speed automatic.

How tall is the 2027 Seltos with roof rails?

64.8 inches on the EX and X-Line S and 65.0 inches on the X-Line SX. Without rails the LX is 63.0 inches, the S 63.4 and the EX 64.6.

How long is the 2027 Kia Seltos?

174.4 inches long, 72.0 inches wide and between 63.0 and 65.0 inches tall depending on trim and roof rails, on a 105.9-inch wheelbase.

How much horsepower does the 2027 Seltos have?

Two answers, depending on the engine. The 2.0-liter is rated 147 hp at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft at 4,500; the 1.6-liter turbo in the X-Line SX is rated 190 hp at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft at the same 4,500.

What is the ground clearance of the 2027 Seltos?

7.5 inches on the LX, 7.9 inches on the S, EX and X-Line S, and 8.1 inches on the X-Line SX, which also has the best approach angle at 18.9 degrees.

What are the 2027 Seltos cargo measurements?

64.2 cubic feet behind the first row and 27.8 behind the second, with the cargo floor low. Roof rails and a 220-pound roof rating are published for the EX, X-Line S and X-Line SX only.

What size wheels does the 2027 Seltos have?

16-inch alloys on the LX, 18-inch on the S, EX and X-Line S, and 19-inch on the X-Line SX. Tire sizes are 205/65R16, 215/55R18 and 235/45R19 respectively.

Does the 2027 Seltos have independent rear suspension?

The rear axle changes with the drivetrain rather than the trim: a coupled torsion beam under the front-drive cars, an independent multi-link under every all-wheel-drive one. Both X-Line trims are all-wheel drive only, so multi-link is their only configuration. Front-wheel-drive LX, S and EX models use a coupled torsion beam axle.

What is the curb weight of the 2027 Seltos?

From 3,109 to 3,406 pounds front-wheel drive, 3,318 to 3,583 pounds all-wheel drive, and 3,549 to 3,715 pounds for the turbocharged X-Line SX.

How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Seltos?

13.2 gallons on every trim. The EPA puts total range at 396 miles for the front-drive 2.0-liter, 370 for the all-wheel-drive 2.0-liter and 343 for the turbo.

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