Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$30,245 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings688 | Listings627 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan corrects the last generation's user interface issues while making incremental improvements throughout the rest of the vehicle. The company’s best-selling model in North America easily meets expectations for a compact SUV, and is the only entrant with that German look and feel, though otherwise, it doesn't distinguish itself from the rest of the pack. Verdict: The new Tiguan is a handsome crossover and the only German option in the sub-luxury segment. However, in amid an incredibly competitive field, the redesigned Tiguan does too little to separate itself from the crowd. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.5 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3563 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.4 in |
Length184.4 in | Length172.6 in |
Width84.7 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase109.9 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,245 | $24,490 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan corrects the last generation's user interface issues while making incremental improvements throughout the rest of the vehicle. The company’s best-selling model in North America easily meets expectations for a compact SUV, and is the only entrant with that German look and feel, though otherwise, it doesn't distinguish itself from the rest of the pack. Verdict: The new Tiguan is a handsome crossover and the only German option in the sub-luxury segment. However, in amid an incredibly competitive field, the redesigned Tiguan does too little to separate itself from the crowd. | 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 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 207 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4400 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.5 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3563 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 84.7 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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