2022 Kia Seltos vs 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
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MSRP$22,590 | MSRP$28,750 |
Listings123 | Listings149 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews SummaryHyundai's two-row midsize SUV carries over nearly unchanged for 2023, save for some minor equipment shuffling and a sprinkle of additional horsepower for the base engine. Beyond that, the Santa Fe continues to deliver class-leading value in terms of pricing, standard safety features, and technology. For those looking to maximize fuel economy, the Santa Fe also comes in a hybrid version. The Santa Fe slots into Hyundai’s SUV line-up above the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, and below the Palisade mid-size three-row SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3087 lbs | Curb Weight3649 lbs |
Height63.6 in | Height66.3 in |
Length172.0 in | Length188.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1488 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,590 | $28,750 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | Hyundai's two-row midsize SUV carries over nearly unchanged for 2023, save for some minor equipment shuffling and a sprinkle of additional horsepower for the base engine. Beyond that, the Santa Fe continues to deliver class-leading value in terms of pricing, standard safety features, and technology. For those looking to maximize fuel economy, the Santa Fe also comes in a hybrid version. The Santa Fe slots into Hyundai’s SUV line-up above the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, and below the Palisade mid-size three-row SUV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3087 lbs | 3649 lbs |
Height | 63.6 in | 66.3 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 188.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1488 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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