Volkswagen ID.4 vs Kia Seltos

2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2021-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$24,490

MSRP

$39,735

Average price

$26,763

Average price

$47,786

Listings

1186

Listings

957
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Lots of helpful standard safety features
  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology
  • AWD standard on base trim level
Cons
  • Base engine feels underpowered
  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls

Reviews Summary

The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul.

Reviews Summary

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased maximum driving range up to 468 kilometres, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. In Canada, it also includes complimentary DC fast charging for four years or 1,400 kWh with Electrify Canada.

Verdict: With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s ID.4 electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

62 kWh

MPG City

27

MPG City

115

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

98

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

65 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

6.25 hours
2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2021-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$24,490
$39,735
Average price
$26,763
$47,786
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.6
Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Lots of helpful standard safety features
  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology
  • AWD standard on base trim level
Cons
  • Base engine feels underpowered
  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls
Summary
The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul.

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased maximum driving range up to 468 kilometres, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. In Canada, it also includes complimentary DC fast charging for four years or 1,400 kWh with Electrify Canada.

Verdict: With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s ID.4 electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 146 hp I4
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
AWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
62 kWh
MPG City
27
115
MPG Highway
31
98
Battery Charge Time (120V)
65 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
6.25 hours
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