2020 Volvo XC90 vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$48,350 | MSRP$21,990 |
Average price$33,300 | Average price$20,288 |
Listings176 | Listings1239 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryThe XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight3087 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height63.6 in |
Length195.0 in | Length172.0 in |
Width84.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $48,350 | $21,990 |
Average price | $33,300 | $20,288 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | 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 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 3087 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | |
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