2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 37.6 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Seltos than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Kia Seltos will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Kia Seltos takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Kia Seltos has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Kia Seltos has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.