Kia Seltos Mileage
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The Seltos diesel manual leads on economy at 19.4 kmpl. The diesel automatic reads 17.8 kmpl. The 1.5 litre petrol returns 16.5 kmpl with both the manual and the IVT. On the turbo, the DCT manages 17.5 kmpl while the iMT sits at 15.6 kmpl. See which Seltos trim carries each engine to match a figure to a price.
Best mileage (ARAI)
19.4 kmpl
Diesel
Real-world est.
≈ 16 kmpl
everyday driving
Most efficient
HTE Diesel
top of the range
Mileage is how far the Seltos travels on one litre of fuel (or one kg of CNG). A bigger number means you spend less on fuel. Carmakers quote an ARAI lab figure; in real driving you get a bit less, so both are shown below.
- Diesel · ManualMost efficient
19.4 kmpl
≈ 16 real-world
- Diesel · Automatic
17.8 kmpl
≈ 15 real-world
- Petrol · DCT
17.5 kmpl
≈ 14 real-world
- Petrol · Manual
16.5 kmpl
≈ 14 real-world
- Petrol · IVT (CVT)
16.5 kmpl
≈ 14 real-world
- Petrol · iMT
15.6 kmpl
≈ 13 real-world
What will fuel cost you?
Drag to your yearly driving and see the running cost. Based on the real-world estimate.
Per month
₹5,938
Per year
₹71,250
Per km
₹5.9
Diesel, about 16 kmpl at ₹95/L. Estimate only.
Yearly fuel cost by fuel type
5 easy ways to get better mileage
Small habits add up to real fuel savings on your Seltos.
- 1Keep tyres at the right pressureSoft tyres drag and burn more fuel. Check them once a month.
- 2Go easy on the pedalSmooth acceleration and braking beat quick starts and hard stops.
- 3Don't carry dead weightAn empty boot and roof help. Extra load means extra fuel.
- 4Use the AC wiselyAt city speeds the AC adds load. On the highway, closed windows help.
- 5Service on timeA clean air filter and fresh oil keep the engine sipping, not gulping.
Kia Seltos mileage: common questions
Which Seltos has the best mileage?
The 1.5 litre diesel manual at 19.4 kmpl. It leads both the petrol and turbo options on the rated cycle.
What mileage does the Seltos turbo petrol give?
The turbo returns 17.5 kmpl with the DCT automatic and 15.6 kmpl with the iMT on the test cycle.
Is the plain petrol Seltos efficient?
It returns 16.5 kmpl on both the manual and the IVT automatic, a fair figure for a petrol SUV of this size.