Volvo XC90 vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$56,600 | MSRP$24,490 |
Average price$36,022 | Average price$21,859 |
Listings9457 | Listings9283 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhen the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | |
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 247 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4589 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height63.4 in |
Length195.0 in | Length172.6 in |
Width84.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $56,600 | $24,490 |
Average price | $36,022 | $21,859 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | 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 247 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 247 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4589 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | |
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