2021 Kia Seltos SX specifications

2021 Kia Seltos SX data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater suv/sports utility vehicle
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2629 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1585 mm 62.4 inches
Length 4369 mm 172 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1615 mm 63.6 inches
Ground clearance 185 mm 7.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1505 kg 3318 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Kia
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1591 cc
(97.089 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 85.44 mm
3.03 × 3.36 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 265 Nm (195 ft·lb) (27 kgm)
at 1500-4500 rpm
Specific output 82 kW/litre
111.5 ps/litre
110 bhp/litre
1.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 166.56 Nm/litre
2.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2093.1 kPa (303.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397.75 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
116.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.53 kg/kW
19.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 25/30/27 US MPG city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km9.4/7.8/8.7 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre10.6/12.8/11.5 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG30.0/36.0/32.4 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG25.0/30.0/27.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front P235/45 R 18
Tyres rear P235/45 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 3.61
general
Carfolio.com ID714307
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2021 Kia Seltos SX added 2021-01-02.
Last modified 2021-01-02.

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5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7CVT 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 148 PS 146 bhp 109 kW 1337 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 7CVT 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 148 PS 146 bhp 109 kW 1400 kg
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5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 128.0 CO2 1490 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 128.0 CO2 1475 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 147.0 CO2 1475 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 141.0 CO2 1575 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 128.0 CO2 1490 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 128.0 CO2 1490 kg
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5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 142.0 CO2 1645 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 7A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 130.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 144.0 CO2 1540 kg