2025 Kia Seltos SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 Kia Seltos is available in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, X-Line and SX. You'll generally get progressively more features on each one, plus a more powerful engine for the X-Line and SX. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant standard and optional features you get with each trim.
Which Seltos trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midlevel EX trim hits the sweet spot in the Seltos lineup because it offers the most value. For a small premium over the well-equipped S trim, the EX adds several features including synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a wireless phone charger and rear parking sensors. A sunroof is optional.
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Memphis, TN
Vehicle | Seltos LX | Seltos S | Seltos EX | Seltos X-Line | Seltos SX |
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Vehicle | LX 2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | 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 | standard | Not Available | standard |
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 | optional |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | Not Available | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | 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 | 195 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 195 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 @ 1,600 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1,600 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 | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
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 | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted 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 | 28 / 34 / 31 MPG | 28 / 34 / 31 MPG | 24 / 27 / 25 MPG | 24 / 27 / 25 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 | 370 / 449 miles | 370 / 449 miles | 317 / 356 miles | 317 / 356 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 | 3,186 lb. | 2,970 lb. | 2,970 lb. | 3,363 lb. | 3,363 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 | 63.4 in. | 64.0 in. | 64.0 in. | 64.0 in. | 64.0 in. |
Length | 172.6 in. | 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. | 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. |
Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 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. | 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® | $35,540 | $35,726 | $37,312 | $42,454 | $44,718 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.5 | $0.57 | $0.6 |
Depreciation | $12,227 | $12,861 | $14,005 | $15,937 | $17,266 |
Financing | $5,268 | $5,448 | $5,778 | $6,284 | $6,745 |
Taxes & Fees | $1,899 | $1,959 | $2,071 | $2,241 | $2,395 |
Fuel | $7,933 | $7,426 | $7,426 | $9,207 | $9,207 |
Insurance | $3,583 | $3,583 | $3,583 | $3,583 | $3,903 |
Maintenance | $3,997 | $3,915 | $3,915 | $4,430 | $4,430 |
Repairs | $633 | $534 | $534 | $772 | $772 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, cloth | Blue & Black, leatherette/cloth Black, leatherette/cloth | Black, leatherette Brown, leatherette | Black, leatherette/cloth | Green, leatherette Black, leatherette |
Exterior | Snow White Pearl Steel Gray Fusion Black Dark Ocean Blue | Fusion Black Mars Orange Snow White Pearl Steel Gray Neptune Blue Gravity Gray Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof | Snow White Pearl Steel Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Pluton Blue Dark Ocean Blue | Mars Orange Snow White Pearl Steel Gray Neptune Blue Gravity Gray Fusion Black | Fusion Black Mars Orange Snow White Pearl Steel Gray Gravity Gray Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof Pluton Blue |