Land Rover Defender vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$56,900 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings451 | Listings523 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Defender lineup includes the 90, 110, and 130. The 90 is the short and stubby two-door, the 110 is the standard four-door, and the 130 is the extended four-door. They’re available with turbocharged four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, as well as a turbocharged or supercharged V8. They’re all equipped for off-roading right out of the box, but you can add more tech for more challenging situations. The big news for this model year is the high-performance 2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA. Verdict: There is a Land Rover Defender for almost anyone, and any of them can take you farther into the wilderness than you expect. They’re rugged but refined, comfortable yet capable, and plenty of fun to drive. But the Defender comes at a cost, both on the window sticker and at the pump. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4570 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height77.5 in | Height63.4 in |
Length180.5 in | Length172.6 in |
Width82.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase101.9 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1845 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $56,900 | $24,490 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2025 Defender lineup includes the 90, 110, and 130. The 90 is the short and stubby two-door, the 110 is the standard four-door, and the 130 is the extended four-door. They’re available with turbocharged four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, as well as a turbocharged or supercharged V8. They’re all equipped for off-roading right out of the box, but you can add more tech for more challenging situations. The big news for this model year is the high-performance 2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA. Verdict: There is a Land Rover Defender for almost anyone, and any of them can take you farther into the wilderness than you expect. They’re rugged but refined, comfortable yet capable, and plenty of fun to drive. But the Defender comes at a cost, both on the window sticker and at the pump. | 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 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4570 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 77.5 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1845 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7715 lbs | |
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