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2022 Ford EcoSport vs. 2023 Kia Seltos Review

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2022 Ford
EcoSport

MSRP*: $22,040 to $28,395
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2023 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $23,340 to $28,840
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MPG - City 23 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 30 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.0 ft3 62.8 ft3
Engine
  • 166-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 175-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 166 hp 146 - 175 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 161.3 in 172.0 in
Exterior Width 69.5 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Seltos than in the Ford EcoSport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford EcoSport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Seltos.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford EcoSport as you will with the Kia Seltos, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford EcoSport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Seltos.

Dimensions
Since the Ford EcoSport is much slimmer than the Kia Seltos, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford EcoSport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Seltos.

Handling
The Ford EcoSport has the same turning radius as the Kia Seltos, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford EcoSport has a little more horsepower than the Kia Seltos.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford EcoSport transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Seltos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford EcoSport and the Kia Seltos. The Ford EcoSport has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Seltos.