Kia Sorento Hybrid vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2021-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$24,490 | MSRP$33,590 |
Listings2300 | Listings241 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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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 | |
Engine2.0L 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 Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3108 lbs | Curb Weight3979 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height66.7 in |
Length172.6 in | Length189.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload1104 lbs | Maximum Payload1598 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2021-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $24,490 | $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 | 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 | 2.0L 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 | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs | 3979 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 172.6 in | 189.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | 1598 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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