Head to head
2027 Hyundai Kona vs Kia Seltos
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Kona
Shown: 2027 Kona AWD Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 4 2027 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Kia Seltos
Shown: 2027 Seltos AWD Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2027 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2027 Hyundai Kona AWD Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2027 Kia Seltos AWD Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Kona AWD | Seltos AWD |
| MPG Hwy | 29 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 27 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,200 | $2,150 |
| CO₂ | 322 g/mi | 319 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Seltos both offer, 2027. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.