Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$40,620 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings110 | Listings250 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height63.4 in |
Length194.9 in | Length172.6 in |
Width76.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,620 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | 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 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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