2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$44,500 | MSRP$21,990 |
Average price$36,128 | Average price$24,354 |
Listings73 | Listings328 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Acura MDX Reviews SummaryThe Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | |
2021 Kia Seltos Reviews SummaryThe subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4032 lbs | Curb Weight3087 lbs |
Height67.4 in | Height63.6 in |
Length196.2 in | Length172.0 in |
Width77.7 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1336 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,500 | $21,990 |
Average price | $36,128 | $24,354 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience. | The subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height. But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features. The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4032 lbs | 3087 lbs |
Height | 67.4 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 77.7 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1336 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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