2025 Kia
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Seltos than the Subaru Ascent.
The Subaru Ascent offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Seltos, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, 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 Subaru Ascent.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, 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 Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Seltos has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Subaru Ascent, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.