Toyota Sequoia vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$62,425 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings176 | Listings250 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV, based on the same platform as the Tundra pickup truck and using the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. It seats up to eight people, holds up to 86.9 cubic feet of cargo, carries up to 1,730 pounds of payload, and tows up to 9,520 pounds of trailer. The new Sequoia 1794 Edition slots into the lineup as a Texas-themed luxury model, and it certainly is nice. But it cannot mask this SUV’s fundamental flaws. Verdict: People buy full-size SUVs to carry lots of people, haul lots of cargo, and tow lots of weight. However, due to its packaging requirements, the Sequoia is a rock star only if you’re attaching a trailer to it, and even then, it’s not class-leading in capability. | |
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 | |
Engine3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.3 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5620 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height74.5 in | Height63.4 in |
Length208.1 in | Length172.6 in |
Width79.8 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase122.0 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1730 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $62,425 | $24,490 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2025 Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size SUV, based on the same platform as the Tundra pickup truck and using the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. It seats up to eight people, holds up to 86.9 cubic feet of cargo, carries up to 1,730 pounds of payload, and tows up to 9,520 pounds of trailer. The new Sequoia 1794 Edition slots into the lineup as a Texas-themed luxury model, and it certainly is nice. But it cannot mask this SUV’s fundamental flaws. Verdict: People buy full-size SUVs to carry lots of people, haul lots of cargo, and tow lots of weight. However, due to its packaging requirements, the Sequoia is a rock star only if you’re attaching a trailer to it, and even then, it’s not class-leading in capability. | 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 | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.3 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5620 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 74.5 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 208.1 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1730 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | |
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