Kia Sorento vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings1313 | Listings2007 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLarger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3814 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height63.4 in |
Length189.6 in | Length172.6 in |
Width74.8 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1587 lbs | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,990 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | 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 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3814 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1587 lbs | 1104 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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