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2023 Kia
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 25 - 29 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 35 MPG | 30 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 175 hp | 191 - 227 hp |
| Exterior Length | 172.0 in | 173.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Seltos than in the Mazda CX-30.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Mazda CX-30.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Seltos as you will with the Mazda CX-30, 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 Kia Seltos will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-30.
Dimensions
The Kia Seltos is about the same width as the Mazda CX-30.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Seltos takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-30.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-30, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-30, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Mazda CX-30.
With the Kia Seltos, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.