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2022 Kia Niro vs. 2023 Kia Seltos Review

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2022 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $24,690 to $31,990
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2023 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $23,340 to $28,840
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MPG - City 46 - 53 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 40 - 48 MPG 30 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.5 - 63.2 ft3 62.8 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 146 - 175 hp
Exterior Length 171.5 in 172.0 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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
The Kia Niro offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Seltos, with comparable head- and legroom. The Kia Niro 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
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Kia Niro, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos.

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). The Kia Niro is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Seltos.

Dimensions
The Kia Niro is about the same width as the Kia Seltos. When looking at overall length, the Kia Niro takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Seltos.

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

Performance
The Kia Niro has a little less horsepower than the Kia Seltos.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Niro does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Seltos.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro and the Kia Seltos. The Kia Niro has less cargo space than the Kia Seltos, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.