Kia Seltos vs Kia Sorento Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$22,590 | MSRP$33,590 |
Listings2331 | Listings441 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City27 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3087 lbs | Curb Weight3979 lbs |
Height63.6 in | Height66.7 in |
Length172.0 in | Length189.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1598 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,590 | $33,590 |
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 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3087 lbs | 3979 lbs |
Height | 63.6 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 189.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1598 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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