Seltos starts $6,105 lower. Civic Hatchback wins efficiency by 2.6 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 1,084.2 L more cargo room. Seltos reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$32,200
Sport
$26,095
LX FWD
$35,900
3 tracked trims
$32,912
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $32,200 Sport | $26,095 LX FWD | $6,105 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $35,900 3 tracked trims | $32,912 6 tracked trims | $2,988 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 5.0 L/100 km Sport Hybrid | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 2.6 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 693.8 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 1,084.2 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | 3 features EX at $31,195 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 5 features Sport Touring Hybrid at $39,500 | 6 features X-Line at $40,095 | +1 feature |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Honda Civic Hatchback, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Seltos.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
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Doesn’t reach it
$28,095
LX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$32,200
Sport
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$31,195
EX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$31,195
EX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$37,495
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6T-GDI 4-cylinder engine; Drive Mode Select; All-Wheel Drive; 18" alloy wheels; LED DRL & Positioning Lights; Projection fog lights Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Bose premium sound system; Head-up display (HUD) system; Power Liftgate; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,095 LX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Seltos unlocks it $1,005 sooner. | $32,200 Sport Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $31,195 EX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof | Right sooner |
Premium upholsteryExpanded Seltos unlocks it $8,305 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $31,195 EX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine; Auto IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission); Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; All-Wheel Drive; Locking Differential Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Seltos unlocks it $2,005 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $37,495 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6T-GDI 4-cylinder engine; Drive Mode Select; All-Wheel Drive; 18" alloy wheels; LED DRL & Positioning Lights; Projection fog lights Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Bose premium sound system; Head-up display (HUD) system; Power Liftgate; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Sofino Leather Seats; Sunroof | Right sooner |
Reasons to pick Honda Civic Hatchback
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Sport
LX FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport | $32,200 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 2 |