Venue starts $4,096 lower. Venue wins efficiency by 0.1 L/100 km. Seltos gives you 741 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.
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$21,999
Essential
$26,095
LX FWD
$24,232
3 tracked trims
$32,912
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $26,095 LX FWD | $4,096 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $32,912 6 tracked trims | $8,680 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 7.6 L/100 km LX FWD | 0.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 1,778 L Best published cargo figure | 741 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 3 features EX at $31,195 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 6 features X-Line at $40,095 | +2 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, 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.
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$21,999
Essential
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®
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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
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.
$24,099
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
$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
$26,599
Ultimate
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof
$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
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Doesn’t reach it
$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
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Venue reaches wireless charging. | $21,999 Essential Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay® | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | 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 | Hyundai Venue | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Venue unlocks it $7,096 sooner. | $24,099 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | $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 | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Venue unlocks it $4,596 sooner. | $26,599 Ultimate Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof | $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 | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Seltos reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $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 only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Essential
LX FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Seltos | LX FWD | $26,095 | 7.6 L/100 km | 2 |