2022 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$22,590 |
Listings1 | Listings123 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reviews Summary | |
2022 Kia Seltos Reviews SummaryHere’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight3087 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height63.6 in |
Length227.0 in | Length172.0 in |
Width81.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $22,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Here’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 3087 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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