2020 Kia Sportage vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$23,990 | MSRP$21,990 |
Average price$18,877 | Average price$20,716 |
Listings1326 | Listings1395 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2020 Kia Sportage Reviews Summary | |
2021 Kia Seltos Reviews SummaryThe subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without pairing back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 181 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.7 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3305 lbs | Curb Weight3087 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height63.6 in |
Length176.4 in | Length172.0 in |
Width73.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1202 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,990 | $21,990 |
Average price | $18,877 | $20,716 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without pairing back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 181 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 181 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.7 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3305 lbs | 3087 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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