2025 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Kia Seltos
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MSRP$24,490 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings449 | Listings26 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2024 Kia Seltos 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 endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | |
2025 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryNearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models. (The electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3108 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length172.6 in | Length196.9 in |
Width70.9 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1104 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,490 | $36,390 |
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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 | 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 endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | Nearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models. (The electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 172.6 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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