2024 Kia Seltos vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Seltos

2024 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,490 to $30,090
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross

MSRP*: $23,860 to $29,385
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MPG - City 25 - 28 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 169 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 176.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Head Room Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Seltos than in the Toyota Corolla Cross. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Seltos as you will with the Toyota Corolla Cross, 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). Whether you pick the Kia Seltos or the Toyota Corolla Cross, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Kia Seltos is a little narrower than the Toyota Corolla Cross, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Kia Seltos is slightly shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross, which may make it easier to park.

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

Performance
The Kia Seltos has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Seltos doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Toyota Corolla Cross.