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2021 Kia Seltos Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Length | 172.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 63.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3087 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos
| 2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review | |
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2021 Kia Seltos 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 | |||
| Standard Transmission | 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 7-speed automated manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 7-speed automated manual | |||
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | |||
| Standard Tires | 215/55R17 tires | 215/55R17 tires | 215/55R17 tires | 235/45R18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/45R18 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2021 Kia Seltos
| 2021 Kia Seltos Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2021 | While most Kia Seltos are powered by a 146-horsepower 2.0-liter engine hitched to a CVT, and thus should perform near the class average, the SX has a 175-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter and seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. With this powertrain, the Seltos SX is much quicker than the great majority of small crossovers. Figure seven seconds from zero to 60 mph. Only those Hyundai Konas with the same powertrain are about as quick, and only those top-trim Mazda CX-30s with a 250-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter engine (nearly a liter larger than the Kia's 1.6) are quicker--figure about six seconds to get to 60 mph. With its base engine, the CX-30 takes about eight seconds to get to 60 mph. So the acceleration of the Kia Seltos SX splits the difference between the two Mazda engines. But all is not good with the Kia SX's performance. see full Kia Seltos review | |
| 2021 Kia Seltos Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Yes, the Kia SX's powertrain performance has both highly positive and highly negative aspects. I've already talked about its positive side. On the negative side, the DCT often feels more like a CVT than an automated manual, with non-linear power delivery and a frequent sense that it's slipping in casual driving at low speeds. Drive the Seltos aggressively and it feels better. I've noticed similar behavior in Hyundai Konas and Kia Souls with this powertrain. But it seemed more frequent and worse in the Seltos, perhaps because it doesn't look as sporty so I wasn't inclined to drive it as aggressively. see full Kia Seltos review | ||
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2021 Kia Seltos MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | LX | 21,990 | 0 | 1,175 |
| 4dr SUV | S | 21,990 | 0 | 1,175 |
| 4dr SUV | EX | 25,390 | 0 | 1,175 |
| 4dr SUV | SX | 27,990 | 0 | 1,175 |
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