Seltos starts $654 lower. Seltos wins efficiency by 0.5 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 367 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.
$26,749
Essential FWD
$26,095
LX FWD
$29,939
5 tracked trims
$31,475
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Kona | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $26,749 Essential FWD | $26,095 LX FWD | $654 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $29,939 5 tracked trims | $31,475 5 tracked trims | $1,536 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.1 L/100 km Essential FWD | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 0.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,411 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 367 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features Preferred FWD at $29,249 | 1 feature EX at $31,195 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Preferred AWD with Trend Package at $33,699 | 6 features SX at $37,495 | +2 features |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 5 yr / 100,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,095
LX FWD
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
$29,249
Preferred FWD
Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine
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Doesn’t reach it
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
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
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$33,699
Preferred AWD with Trend Package
Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
$31,195
EX
Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$37,495
SX
Bose premium sound system
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Seltos reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $26,095 LX FWD Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | Right only |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Kona reaches adaptive cruise control. | $29,249 Preferred FWD Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Locking differentialExpanded Only Seltos reaches locking differential. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,095 LX 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 | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Kia Seltos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Seltos unlocks it $2,504 sooner. | $33,699 Preferred AWD with Trend Package Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | $31,195 EX Sunroof | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Seltos reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $37,495 SX Bose premium sound system | Right only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Kona
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Essential FWD
LX FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Essential FWD | $26,749 | 8.1 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |