2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,590 to $37,590
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MPG - City Info not available 38 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 38 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Kia Seltos, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

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 Kia Sportage Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, 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 Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, allowing you to much 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 Kia Sportage Hybrid.

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 Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Seltos and the Kia Sportage Hybrid. The Kia Seltos has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.