Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced1996-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings9211 | Listings9448 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 now comes with more choice, including three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard, offering a claimed 44 mpg combined, along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: The good gets better, but the RAV4's lineup is confusing enough to need a Venn diagram. | |
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 | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height63.4 in |
Length181.0 in | Length172.6 in |
Width73.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $31,900 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 now comes with more choice, including three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard, offering a claimed 44 mpg combined, along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: The good gets better, but the RAV4's lineup is confusing enough to need a Venn diagram. | 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 146 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs | |
Height | 66.7 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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