What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Kia Seltos?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Seltos) uses 7.6 L/100 km combined (8.3 city, 6.8 highway). The 3 rated configurations range from 7.6 to 9.2 L/100 km.
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2026 Kia Seltos – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 7.6 L/100 km
- City 8.3 · Hwy 6.8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
The 2026 Kia Seltos is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 3 configurations are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Kia Seltos: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Kia Seltos available with all-wheel drive?
Yes. NRCan rates AWD configurations of the 2026 Kia Seltos.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Kia Seltos?
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Kia Seltos in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Is the Kia Seltos fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 6.8/10. It ranks #101 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Kia Seltos?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Hyundai Venue, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Nissan Kicks and Volkswagen Taos. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataAWD for winter
Available · AWD
Winter tires still matter most (mandatory in Quebec Dec. 1 to Mar. 15).
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
7.6–9.2 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy8.3 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy6.8 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy7.6 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score6.8/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | Seltos | AWD 1.6L 4 cyl | AWD 2.0L 4 cyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | CVT (AV8) | Automatic (AS8) | CVT (AV8) |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD | AWD |
| City (NRCan) | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 6.8 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 7.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 179 g/km | 217 g/km | 192 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published | Not published | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Seltos, $2,364/yr · $11,819 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Kia warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-19No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Kia Seltos so far.
Earlier model years · 2025: 1 · 2024: 3
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Seltos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Seltos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
AirbagThe side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the side curtain airbag(s) could inflate without a crash.
Safety Risk
A side curtain airbag that inflates suddenly without a crash could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left and/or right-side curtain airbag module(s).
Filed under Seltos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
PowertrainThe circuit board in the electric oil pump assembly for the transmission may be damaged.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the circuit board in the electric oil pump assembly for the transmission may be damaged. As a result, the circuit board could short circuit and overheat.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission electric oil pump assembly, and replace it as necessary. Kia recommends parking your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.
Filed under Seltos · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
Seltos vs rivals
The Kia Seltos leads in 0 of 2 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Combined fuel useKicks7.4 L/100 kmSeltos: #4 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreKicks6.9/10Seltos: #3 of 5
Hyundai · 2026
Venue
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.5 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.8/10
Where the Seltos wins
- Available
Chevrolet · 2026
Trailblazer
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.7 L+0.1 vs the Seltos
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.8/10
Nissan · 2026
Kicks
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.4 L−0.2 vs the Seltos
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.9/10+0.1 vs the Seltos
Where the Seltos wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 2)
Volkswagen · 2026
Taos
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 7.4 L−0.2 vs the Seltos
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 6.9/10+0.1 vs the Seltos
Where the Seltos wins
- Available
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
| Spec | KiaSeltosThis car | HyundaiVenue | ChevroletTrailblazer | NissanKicks | VolkswagenTaos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel use | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 8.3 / 6.8 | 7.9 / 6.9 | 7.8 / 7.2 | 8.1 / 6.6 | 8.3 / 6.5 |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | AWD available | No | AWD available | AWD available | No |
| Drivetrains | AWD | — | AWD | AWD | — |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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