2025 Kia
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 24 - 28 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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
The Kia Seltos offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Seltos.
Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 Forester, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Kia Seltos is a little narrower than the Subaru Forester, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
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 Forester.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Kia Seltos has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester.
The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.