2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Seltos than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Kia Seltos offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

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 Volkswagen Tiguan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Kia Seltos has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan. The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.