2026 Kia Seltos (compact SUV): 

🚗 2026 Kia Seltos – EPA Fuel Economy by Powertrain

Base 2.0 L (naturally aspirated) engine

• City: ~28 mpg

• Highway: ~34 mpg

• Combined: ~31 mpg
  This applies to the FWD version with the standard 2.0 L engine and CVT/IVT. 

Same 2.0 L with AWD

• City: ~27 mpg

• Highway: ~31 mpg

• Combined: ~29 mpg
  All-wheel-drive reduces mpg slightly due to extra drivetrain weight and friction. 

1.6 L Turbo AWD (higher trims like SX)

• City: ~24 mpg

• Highway: ~27 mpg

• Combined: ~25 mpg
  The turbocharged engine prioritizes power over peak efficiency, so mpg is lower than the base engine. 

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What this means:

• The base 2.0 L naturally aspirated model delivers the best fuel economy for everyday commuting, particularly with FWD. 

• All-wheel drive drops fuel economy a bit in both city and highway driving. 

• The turbocharged engine (available on higher trims) offers more performance but at the cost of lower mpg numbers overall. 

Would you like a comparison with the 2026 Kia Sportage or another compact SUV for mpg and pricing? (I can lay out city/highway figures side by side.)