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Kia Seltos Cargo Space

The 2027 Seltos comes in five trims, and all of them share the same cargo area. This guide uses the 2027 Seltos specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for cargo volume, rear seats, liftgate, cargo floor, roof load and exterior size. Other model years can differ.

Tan Kia Seltos SUV driving on a road through a redwood forest, seen from the front passenger side
Kia Seltos. Image: Kia America
27.8 cu. ft.behind the rear seat
64.2 cu. ft.rear seat folded down
60/40split-folding rear seats, every trim
220 lb.roof load, EX and X-Line trims

How much cargo space is in a Kia Seltos?

Kia lists 27.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat of the 2027 Seltos and 64.2 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down (SAE). Every trim, from the LX to the X-Line SX, has the same figures, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a dual-level cargo floor.

2027 Seltos cargo volume

2027 Seltos, all trimsVolume (SAE)
Cargo, behind the rear seat27.8 cu. ft.
Cargo, rear seat folded down64.2 cu. ft.
Passenger volume103.5 cu. ft.

From the Cargo volume (SAE) and Passenger Volume (SAE) rows of the 2027 Seltos specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, which list the same figures for the LX, S, EX, X-Line S and X-Line SX.

Comparing Kia SUVs? See our Sportage cargo space guide. You can also see the Seltos at Michigan City Kia.

Seltos cargo features by trim

2027 Seltos trimSmart Power LiftgateRoof load
LXNot availableNot listed
SNot availableNot listed
EXStandard220 lb.
X-Line SAvailable (X-Line S Premium Package)220 lb.
X-Line SXStandard220 lb.

From the 2027 Seltos specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats and a dual-level cargo floor as standard on every trim.

Kia says the Smart Power Liftgate opens automatically when you stand behind the vehicle with your Smart Key, and closes at the touch of a button. Kia notes that roof rail crossbars and roof rack attachments are sold separately. For trailer and roof-rack limits, see our Seltos towing guide.

2027 Seltos exterior size

Measurement2027 Seltos
Length174.4 in., all trims
Width72.0 in., all trims
Wheelbase105.9 in., all trims
Height without roof rails63.0 in. (LX), 63.4 in. (S), 64.6 in. (EX)
Height with roof rails64.8 in. (EX, X-Line S), 65.0 in. (X-Line SX)
Ground clearance7.5 in. (LX), 7.9 in. (S, EX, X-Line S), 8.1 in. (X-Line SX)

From the Dimensions rows of the 2027 Seltos specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.

Kia lists the LX, S and EX with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the X-Line S and X-Line SX with all-wheel drive.

Michigan City Kia service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Kia Seltos cargo questions

How much cargo space does a Kia Seltos have?

Kia lists 27.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat of the 2027 Seltos and 64.2 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down (SAE). The figures are the same on all five trims: LX, S, EX, X-Line S and X-Line SX.

Does the Seltos rear seat fold flat?

Kia lists 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats as standard on every 2027 Seltos trim. Folding the rear seat raises cargo volume from 27.8 to 64.2 cubic feet, according to Kia's specifications.

Does the Seltos have a hands-free liftgate?

Kia lists a Smart Power Liftgate as standard on the 2027 Seltos EX and X-Line SX and available on the X-Line S with the X-Line S Premium Package. It is not available on the LX or S. Kia says it opens automatically when you stand behind the vehicle with your Smart Key.

Is there storage under the Seltos cargo floor?

Yes. Kia lists a dual-level cargo floor as standard on every 2027 Seltos trim. Kia says you can lift the floor to find hidden storage space, with a cover that keeps gear out of sight.

How much weight can go on the Seltos roof?

Kia lists a 220 lb. roof load for the 2027 Seltos EX, X-Line S and X-Line SX, and no roof load for the LX and S. Kia lists gloss black roof rails as standard on the X-Line S and X-Line SX and available on the EX, and notes that roof rail crossbars and roof rack attachments are sold separately.

Sources

Cargo and passenger volumes, rear seat, cargo floor, liftgate, roof load, dimensions and drivetrains are from the 2027 Seltos specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.

  1. 2027 Seltos specifications (LX, S, EX, X-Line S, X-Line SX): cargo volume (SAE) rear seat fixed and folded, passenger volume, 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats, dual-level cargo floor, Smart Power Liftgate availability, roof load, roof rail note, length, width, wheelbase, height, ground clearance, drivetrain, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
  2. 2027 Seltos model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
  3. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
  4. Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
  5. Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026