2027 head-to-head · Small SUV
2027 Kia Seltos vs Volkswagen Taos
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 2027 Kia Seltos (30 MPG) costs about $1,550 a year to fuel and the 2027 Volkswagen Taos (30 MPG) about $1,550.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Seltos
- Volkswagen Taos
Side by side
| Kia Seltos | Volkswagen Taos | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,550 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,550 |
| 30 MPG | Combined efficiency | 30 MPG |
| 28 MPG | City | 27 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 35 MPG |
| — | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 28 cu ft |
| 298 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 297 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 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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 Volkswagen Taos across model years
- Kia Seltos
- Volkswagen Taos
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 48 2027 small SUVs, the Kia Seltos ranks 25th and the Volkswagen Taos 26th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Kia Seltos vs. the Volkswagen Taos per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,550 for the Kia Seltos and $1,550 for the Volkswagen Taos.
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