2022 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Volvo XC40
2022 Volvo XC40
$35,100MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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$35,100MSRP
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MSRP

$21,990

MSRP

$35,100

Average price

$24,301

Average price

$38,355

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337

Listings

16
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User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.5 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 Volvo XC40 Reviews Summary

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD is an all-electric version of the XC40 subcompact crossover SUV. The Recharge was launched for the 2021 model year, so it doesn't get any significant changes for 2022. It comes with standard all-wheel drive (AWD; front-wheel drive is not offered in our market), and Natural Resources Canada says this plug-in electric vehicle can go up to 359 kilometres on a single charge. Is this the breakthrough EV we’ve been waiting for?

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

32
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Volvo XC40
2022 Volvo XC40
$35,100MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Volvo XC40
$35,100MSRP
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MSRP
$21,990
$35,100
Average price
$24,301
$38,355
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Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
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8.0 out of 10

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8.5 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.

The 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD is an all-electric version of the XC40 subcompact crossover SUV. The Recharge was launched for the 2021 model year, so it doesn't get any significant changes for 2022. It comes with standard all-wheel drive (AWD; front-wheel drive is not offered in our market), and Natural Resources Canada says this plug-in electric vehicle can go up to 359 kilometres on a single charge. Is this the breakthrough EV we’ve been waiting for?

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 146 hp I4
2.0L 187 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
27
23
MPG Highway
31
32
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