2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Lexus NX
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,990 | $37,610 |
Average price | $23,775 | $35,242 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 17.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3087 lbs | 3940 lbs |
Height | 63.6 in | 64.8 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 895 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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