2023 Kia Seltos Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

13.2gal · 50 L

The 2023 Kia Seltos has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 396–462 highway miles or 330–383 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

13.2 gal · Smaller than 92% of 2023 models we list.

Highway range
396–462 mi
City range
330–383 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
27–31 MPG
EPA size class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

2023 Kia Seltos fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
EX 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD MPG 27 / 31Range 356 / 409 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT AWD 13.2 gal50 L 27 / 31 356 / 409 mi
LX 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD MPG 27 / 31Range 356 / 409 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT AWD 13.2 gal50 L 27 / 31 356 / 409 mi
Nightfall 4dr SUV AWD 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · AWD MPG 25 / 30Range 330 / 396 mi 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM AWD 13.2 gal50 L 25 / 30 330 / 396 mi
S 4dr SUV 2.0L 4cyl CVT · FWD MPG 29 / 35Range 383 / 462 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT FWD 13.2 gal50 L 29 / 35 383 / 462 mi
S 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD MPG 27 / 31Range 356 / 409 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT AWD 13.2 gal50 L 27 / 31 356 / 409 mi
SX 4dr SUV AWD 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM · AWD MPG 25 / 30Range 330 / 396 mi 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM AWD 13.2 gal50 L 25 / 30 330 / 396 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2023 Kia Seltos goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 29 MPG, a full 13.2-gallon tank covers about 383 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full13.2409356
3/49.9307267
1/26.6205178
1/43.310289
1/81.75145

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 517 gallons, roughly 39 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
27–31 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
283–331 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–6 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2023 Kia Seltos

$56.36 to fill the 13.2-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
13.2 galRegular$4.27$56.36$42.27

By region, 13.2-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$53.06
Midwest$4.27$56.36
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$48.84
Rocky Mountain$4.46$58.87
West Coast$5.42$71.54
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$77.75

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 13.2-gallon tank$56.36
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,209

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Seltos tank size in other years

The 2023 Seltos uses the same 13.2 gal tank as every Seltos since 2021.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2027 Seltos 13.2 gal 436 mi
2026 Seltos 13.2 gal 449 mi
2025 Seltos 13.2 gal 449 mi
2024 Seltos 13.2 gal 449 mi
2023 Seltos 13.2 gal 462 mi
2022 Seltos 13.2 gal 462 mi
2021 Seltos 13.2 gal 449 mi
Kia Seltos fuel tank by model year

2023 Kia Seltos vs similar 2023 SUVs

At 13.2 gallons, the Seltos's largest tank ranks third of the seven 2023 SUVs compared here. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport carries the most (16.6 gal) and the Jeep Renegade the least (12.7 gal).

2023 modelTankLongest highway range
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 15.8–16.6 gal 481 mi
Subaru Crosstrek 13.2–16.6 gal 564 mi
Kia Seltos 13.2 gal 462 mi
Buick Encore GX 13.2 gal 422 mi
Hyundai Kona 13.2 gal 462 mi
Toyota Corolla Cross 12.4–13.2 gal 422 mi
Jeep Renegade 12.7 gal 368 mi

Other 2023 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2023 Kia Seltos fuel system recalls

None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2023 Kia Seltos involve the fuel system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2023 Kia Seltos?

The 2023 Kia Seltos holds 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2023 Kia Seltos gas tank hold?

The 2023 Kia Seltos tank holds 50 liters, or 13.2 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2023 Kia Seltos gas tank?

No. AWD and FWD versions of the 2023 Kia Seltos use the same 13.2 gal tank.

How far can a 2023 Kia Seltos go on a full tank?

About 396–462 miles on the highway and 330–383 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2023 Kia Seltos go on a quarter tank?

About 102 highway miles or 89 in town from the 13.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2023 Kia Seltos take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2023 Kia Seltos?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.2-gallon tank from empty costs $56.36. It ranges from $48.84 in the Gulf Coast to $77.75 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2023 Kia Seltos?

About 82 pounds for the 13.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2023 Kia Seltos have a bigger gas tank than the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

No. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport holds up to 16.6 gallons; the 2023 Kia Seltos holds up to 13.2.

Has the 2023 Kia Seltos had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2023 Kia Seltos involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Kia fuel system recalls).

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