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2020 · Kia · Diesel

Seltos

1.5CRDi EX+

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Cost to own / mo

R6,221

R5/km

Market price

R493,995

Annual total

R74,652

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,815
InsuranceR864
MaintenanceR1,160
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,899
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,321
Cost to own / moR6,221

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.5L
Power
86 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
151 g/km
Maintenance score70/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,493 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
4,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
12 s
Top speed
175 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,365 mm
Height
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm
Kerb weight
1,382 kg
GVM
1,815 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
433 L
Fuel tank
50 L
Range
962 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
900 kg
Towing (unbraked)
550 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
215/60 R17
Rear tyres
215/60 R17

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX
Outer Rear

Comfort & convenience

USB
Front + Rear
Central locking
Keyless
Upholstery
Artificial
Parking camera
Rear
Daytime running lights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

78/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value69
Efficiency84
Reliability76
Practicality83

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