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Compare 2023 Kia Seltos LX vs S

$22,490 - $27,990
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2023 Kia Seltos
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27/31 mpg
City/Hwy
146 hp
Horsepower
9.4
2023 Kia Seltos Review and Specs
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2023 Kia Seltos LX
$22,490
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2023 Kia Seltos S
$24,190
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What are the differences between the 2023 Kia Seltos LX and S?

Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Other
Drivetrain
Other
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Other
Other

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,948 lbs
3,087 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
29 MPG
City
27 MPG
27 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.2 Tons/yr
6.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
356.4 miles
356.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
409.2 miles
409.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
172 in
172 in
Height
63.6 in
63.6 in
Max Width
70.9 in
70.9 in
Front Width
62 in
62 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
103.5 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
7.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.5 in
55.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
53.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38 in
38 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.7 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.8 in
52.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62.8 ft³
62.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
26.6 ft³
26.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
26.6 ft³
26.6 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR17
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire
P215/55HR17
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Neptune Blue
  • Steel Gray
  • Gravity Gray
  • Mars Orange
  • Neptune Blue
  • Steel Gray

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cherry Black
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Cherry Black
  • Clear White/Black Roof
  • Dark Ocean Blue/White Roof
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Starbright Yellow/Black Roof

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Sofino Premium Leatherette Seat Trim

Safety

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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