Official specifications for all 2021 Kia Seltos models: LX, S EX and SX:
| 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications | ||||
| Engine | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Type | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) / 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) (OPT) | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc / 1,591 cc (OPT) | 1,999 cc | 1,591 cc |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 81 mm x 97 mm | 81 mm x 97 mm / 77 mm x 85.44 mm (OPT) | 81 mm x 97 mm | 77 mm x 85.44 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 / 10.0:1 (OPT) | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm / 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm (OPT) | 146 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm / 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,500 rpm (OPT) | 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm | 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,500 rpm |
| Block | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Valve System | 16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust | 16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust / 16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust (OPT) | 16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust | 16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust |
| Fuel Injection | Naturally Aspirated (NA) | Naturally Aspirated (NA) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) (OPT) | Naturally Aspirated (NA) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Rec. Fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher) | Unleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher) / Unleaded Gasoline (RON 92 or higher) (OPT) | Unleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher) | Unleaded Gasoline (RON 92 or higher) |
| Emission Control System | WCC + UCC | WCC + UCC | WCC + UCC | WCC + UCC |
| Engine Oil Capacity (liters) | 4.0 liters | 4.0 liters / 4.5 liters (OPT) | 4.0 liters | 4.5 liters |
| Electrical System | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Alternator | 13.5V 120A | 13.5V 120A / 13.5V 130A (OPT) | 13.5V 120A | 13.5V 130A |
| Starter | 12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW | 12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW or 12V 0.9kW (OPT) | 12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW | 12V 0.9kW |
| Drivetrain | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 2nd | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 3rd | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 4th | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 5th | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 6th | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| 7th | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | 2.68 - 0.385 | - |
| Reverse | 2.822 - 1.822 | 2.822 - 1.822 | 2.822 - 1.822 | - |
| Final gear ratio | 6.052 - 6.052 | 6.052 - 6.052 | 6.052 - 6.052 | - |
| Lubricant Oil Capacity (liters) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | - |
| 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | - | 3.643 | - | 3.643 |
| 2nd | - | 2.174 | - | 2.174 |
| 3rd | - | 1.826 | - | 1.826 |
| 4th | - | 1.024 | - | 1.024 |
| 5th | - | 0.809 | - | 0.809 |
| 6th | - | 0.854 | - | 0.854 |
| 7th | - | 0.717 | - | 0.717 |
| Reverse | - | 4.696 | - | 4.696 |
| Final gear ratio | - | 4.643 / 3.611 | - | 4.643 / 3.611 |
| Lubricant Oil Capacity (liters) | - | 1.6 - 1.7 | - | 1.6 - 1.7 |
| Clutch type | - | Dry Double Plate | - | Dry Double Plate |
| Exterior Dimensions | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. |
| Length (in.) | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height (in.), without roof rails | 63.0 in. | - | - | - |
| Height (in.), with roof rails | - | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. |
| Tread (in.), (front/rear) | 62.0 in. / 62.4 in. | 62.0 in. / 62.4 in. | 62.0 in. / 62.4 in. | 62.0 in. / 62.4 in. |
| Overhang (in.), (front/rear) | 34.0 in. / 34.4 in. | 34.0 in. / 34.4 in. | 34.0 in. / 34.4 in. | 34.0 in. / 34.4 in. |
| Min. Ground Clearance (in.) | 7.2 in. | 7.2 in. | 7.2 in. | 7.2 in. |
| Approach angle (degrees) | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 |
| Departure angle (degrees) | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 |
| Interior Dimensions | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Head room, without sunroof | - | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | - | 40.0 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | - | 38.4 in. |
| Head room, with sunroof | - | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | - | - | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Rear (in.) | - | - | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
| Leg room | - | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Shoulder room | - | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Hip room | - | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 52.8 in. | 52.8 in. | 52.8 in. | 52.8 in. |
| Cargo capacity, rear seat upright (cu. ft.) | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. | 26.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo capacity, rear seat folded (cu. ft.) | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. | 62.8 cu. ft. |
| Chassis/Suspension | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multilink | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multilink | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Shock absorber | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Steering | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Type / Power source | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 5.3 ft. | 5.3 ft. | 5.3 ft. | 5.3 ft. |
| Brakes | LX | S | EX | SX |
| Size (in.) front | 15 in. disc | 15 in. disc / 16 in. disc (OPT) | 16 in. disc | 16 in. disc |
| Size (in.) rear | 14 in. disc | 16 in. disc | 16 in. disc | 16 in. disc |
| Wheels/Tires | LX | S | EX | SX |
| (FWD) | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel Size (in.) | - | 17 in. Alloy | - | - |
| Tire Size | - | P215/55R17 | - | - |
| (AWD) | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel Size (in.) | 17 in. Alloy | 18 in. Alloy | 17 in. Alloy | 18 in. Alloy |
| Tire Size | P215/55R17 | P235/45R18 | P215/55R17 | P235/45R18 |
| Spare Tire | Compact Spare | Compact Spare | Compact Spare | Compact Spare |
