2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia Seltos vs Subaru Crosstrek
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Kia Seltos (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek (29 MPG) about $1,603.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Seltos
- Subaru Crosstrek
Side by side
| Kia Seltos | Subaru Crosstrek | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,603 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 27 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 33 MPG |
| 309 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 307 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia Seltos vs Subaru Crosstrek across model years
- Kia Seltos
- Subaru Crosstrek
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia Seltos ranks 58th and the Subaru Crosstrek 57th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Seltos vs. the Subaru Crosstrek per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Kia Seltos and $1,603 for the Subaru Crosstrek.
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