2022 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Volvo XC40

2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$33,700

MSRP

$22,590

Average price

$33,509

Average price

$26,090

Listings

49

Listings

136

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Great warranty
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Noisy

2021 Volvo XC40 Reviews Summary

Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact.

The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies.

In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future.

Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level.

2022 Kia Seltos Reviews Summary

Here’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

31
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Kia Seltos
$22,590MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$33,700
$22,590
Average price
$33,509
$26,090
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.5
4.4
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Great warranty
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Noisy
Summary

Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact.

The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies.

In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future.

Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level.

Here’s a fun fact: the Kia Seltos is named after Celtos, the mythological son of the Greek god Hercules. Swap that ‘C’ for an ‘S’, which reportedly stands for speed and sportiness, and you’ve got Seltos. Since speed and sportiness are in short supply here, we’ll say the ‘S’ is for SUV.
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Popular Features & Specs

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