Ford Escape Hybrid vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2005-2012 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$33,890 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings436 | Listings2329 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City42 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City42 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3684 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.4 in |
Length181.2 in | Length172.6 in |
Width85.6 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2005-2012 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $33,890 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 42 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 42 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3684 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 181.2 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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