2024 Kia
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 25 - 28 MPG | 38 - 42 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | 38 - 44 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Kia Seltos, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Convenience
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). Clearly, the Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Seltos does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.