Kia Seltos 0–60 Times
The Kia Seltos 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Kia Seltos is the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Kia Seltos is the 2021 Kia Seltos S, which took 8.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 85.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Kia Seltos tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.29 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.73 seconds at 89.29 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.60sec
2021 SX Turbo · stock
Average 0–60
7.29sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.73sec
@ 89.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.30sec
2021 S
Across 8 verified runs, the Kia Seltos ranges from 6.60 to 8.30 seconds 0–60, with a 7.29-second average.
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Kia Seltos Performance Overview
Kia’s Seltos has been tracked across 8 verified tests spanning 2021 to 2024, covering the SP2 generation from its launch. From the start, its performance range has centered on two gasoline paths: naturally aspirated 146-hp versions and turbocharged models reaching 195 hp. That split defined the earliest results in 2021, where the 2021 S posted 0-60 in 8.3 seconds, the 2021 S T-GDI cut that to 7.1 seconds, and the 2021 SX Turbo established the model’s quickest verified launch at 6.6 seconds. In the quarter-mile, that same 2021 SX Turbo also set the high-water mark at 15.3 seconds at 91 mph.
Because all tested examples fall within the same SP2 era, the Seltos story is less about generation change than trim and engine variation. Across the available tests, average acceleration lands at 7.29 seconds to 60 mph, with a 15.73-second average quarter-mile at 89.3 mph. The current SP2 lineup remains represented by the same gasoline formula, with naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder options shaping the spread. As it stands today, the quickest current-generation result is still the 6.6-second run from the 2021 SX Turbo, which continues to bracket the top end of recorded Seltos performance.
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Kia Seltos 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 | 2021–present | 7.29s | 6.60s — 2021 SX Turbo | 8 | The SP2 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.29 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2021 SX Turbo at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 146 to 195 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
SP2
2021–present
Avg 0–60
7.29s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
8
2021 SX Turbo
The SP2 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.29 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2021 SX Turbo at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 146 to 195 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Kia Seltos 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 2 years
▾
2024 Kia Seltos
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.67
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo 4x
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 195 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,328 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 27 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 8
#04
2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo 4x
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 195 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,328 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 8
#07
2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo 4x
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 88.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 195 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,328 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 8
How we verify Kia Seltos performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Seltos trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Seltos 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
Slowest
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Kia Seltos performance FAQs
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The 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo 4x has recorded 0-60 times of 6.9, 7.3, and 7.6 seconds across published tests. That puts the quickest current-year run at 6.9 seconds, with a three-test average of 7.27 seconds for the SX Turbo 4x trim.
The quickest Kia Seltos on record is the 2021 SX Turbo, which reached 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 15.3 seconds at 91 mph, making it the performance benchmark across all 8 verified Seltos tests.
The fastest stock Kia Seltos is also the overall quickest one: the 2021 SX Turbo at 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 8 recorded Seltos tests are production vehicles, so there is no separate modified result that beats the best stock run.
The 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo 4x has been tested at 6.9, 7.3, and 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. In the quarter-mile, those same runs produced 15.4 seconds at 92 mph, 15.7 seconds at 90.1 mph, and 15.9 seconds at 88.1 mph.
The SP2-generation Kia Seltos, sold from 2021 onward, averages 7.29 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. The fastest SP2 run is 6.6 seconds from a 2021 SX Turbo. Across this generation, output ranges from 146 to 195 hp with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
The fastest SP2 Kia Seltos is the 2021 SX Turbo, with a best 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds. That same model also recorded the quickest quarter-mile for the Seltos line at 15.3 seconds and 91 mph, making it the quickest first-generation example on record.
Across all recorded tests, the Kia Seltos SX Turbo averages 7.1 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 6.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest recurring Seltos trim family on record, ahead of the naturally aspirated S trim and matching the stronger end of current turbo models.
The SX Turbo is quicker on record. The standard SX Turbo has a best 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds and a 7.1-second average across 3 tests. The SX Turbo 4x averages 7.27 seconds across 3 tests, with its best run coming in at 6.9 seconds.
The gap is clear in recorded testing. The Kia Seltos S ran 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds, while the SX Turbo's best result is 6.6 seconds. That gives the turbo model a 1.7-second advantage to 60 mph, which is a large difference for this segment.
Across all 8 Kia Seltos tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.73 seconds at 89.3 mph. The quickest result belongs to the 2021 SX Turbo, which ran 15.3 seconds at 91 mph. For the 2024 SX Turbo 4x, quarter-mile times range from 15.4 to 15.9 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Seltos can do, not a single marketing claim.
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