Kia Sportage vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$26,290 | MSRP$24,490 |
Average price$19,664 | Average price$22,130 |
Listings9315 | Listings9338 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAt this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3373 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height63.4 in |
Length183.5 in | Length172.6 in |
Width73.4 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1301 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,290 | $24,490 |
Average price | $19,664 | $22,130 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | At this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3373 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1301 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2500 lbs | |
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