Compare 2023 Kia Seltos - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $24,890 | $23,800 | $23,610 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,018 | $22,706 | $22,311 |
| Destination | $1,325 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | SOFINO Cloth/leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | 911 Connect | HondaLink | Safety Connect (10-year Trial) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) W/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Gray | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Black | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/60HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Gray Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | Dynamic Shift 10-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 6.05 | 5.44 | 4.01 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.0 " | 179.8 " | 175.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 72.4 " | 71.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 63.6 " | 63.4 " | 64.8 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 146 @ 6,200 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 169 @ 6,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 151 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.84 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,087 Lbs. | 3,159 Lbs. | 3,125 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,290 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,165 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 " | 104.5 " | 103.9 " |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 62.6 " | 61.7 " |
| Rear Track | 62.4 " | 63.2 " | 62.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.5 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 7.0 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.9 " | 42.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.0 " | 37.7 " | 32.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.4 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | 39.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.5 " | 54.0 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.8 " | 47.4 " | 43.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 " | 56.6 " | 52.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 55.2 " | 52.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 26.6 Cu.ft. | 24.4 Cu.ft. | 26.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 62.8 Cu.ft. | 55.1 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.84 | $0.8 | $0.77 |
| Depreciation | $15,670 | $12,947 | $12,350 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,687 | $2,588 | $2,587 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,105 | $6,127 | $5,510 |
| Insurance | $8,390 | $7,655 | $8,063 |
| Maintenance | $3,997 | $4,211 | $3,335 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,616 | $1,648 |
| Opportunity Costs | $575 | $550 | $539 |
| Total Cost | $41,951 | $39,996 | $38,327 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
