2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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MSRP

$21,990

MSRP

$48,000

Average price

$23,684

Average price

$48,357

Listings

296

Listings

59

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

2021 Kia Seltos Reviews 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.

2022 Acura MDX Reviews Summary

Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

26
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$21,990
$48,000
Average price
$23,684
$48,357
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Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.6
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8.0 out of 10

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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.

Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 146 hp I4
3.5L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
27
19
MPG Highway
31
26
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