Kia Seltos (petrol) cost to own in New Zealand — the true 5-year total
The Kia Seltos (petrol) starts at $42,721. Over 5 years, owning one (petrol car) costs about $55,061 in New Zealand as of July 1, 2026 — $918/month, $0.79/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and rego + road-user charges.
No EV purchase rebate in NZ (the Clean Car Discount ended Dec 2023), and EVs now pay Road User Charges (~NZ$76/1,000 km). Both are reflected honestly — the RUC is included in the totals above. Source: NZTA.
Kia Seltos (petrol) · NZ · 5-year estimate$55,061 total · $918/mo · $0.79/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Petrol · Kia Seltos |
|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $20,506 (37%) |
| Charging / fuel | $15,384 (28%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — |
| Maintenance | $4,501 (8%) |
| Insurance | $6,335 (12%) |
| Financing interest | $7,470 (14%) |
| Registration & fees | $865 (2%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $55,061 |
Kia Seltos (petrol) specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- $42,721manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 7.4 L/100kmWLTP/EECA
- Range
- 600 kmWLTP/EECA
- NZ electricity
- 34.00c/kWhEA / MBIE
- Annual km (assumed)
- 14,000NZ average
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FAQ
What does the Kia Seltos (petrol) really cost to own over 5 years in New Zealand?
The Kia Seltos (petrol) costs about $55,061 to own over 5 years in New Zealand — about $918/month — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, rego + road-user charges and financing.
How much does the Kia Seltos (petrol) cost per month in New Zealand?
About $918/month over 5 years ($0.79/km) — depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, rego + road-user charges and financing included.
How much does petrol cost for the Kia Seltos (petrol) over 5 years?
About $15,384 at New Zealand rates — already inside the total above.